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multiple icloud photo libraries

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    iCloud I Need help with iCloud photo library

    I’ve never used iCloud Photos before, so I’m a bit nervous. Currently, I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max with 256 GB of storage on iOS 18.1, an iPad Pro 11 m4 with 512 GB of storage on iPad os 18.1, and a 2017 iMac with 1 TB of storage on macOS Ventura 13.7.1. I’ve already uploaded my phone’s...
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    Backup Solution: iCloud Full Photo Library on External Drive whilst optimized (reduced) version on Internal Drive

    Update Sept 17 2024 - Continues to work with MacOS Sequoia 15.0 for a Photo Library that uses 1.72 TB containing ~ 159,000+ photos and ~ 6400+ videos on an SSD disk. Update: June 16 2023 - This configuration continues to work well. Currently running macOS 13.4 (Ventura) for a Photo Library that...
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    Backup Strategy: Optimized iCloud Photo Library on Mac and full one on external ssd

    Update: You can find the final strategy I have settled on further down in the thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/backup-strategy-optimized-icloud-photo-library-on-mac-and-full-one-on-external-ssd.2351777/post-31738760 Hey guys, I am considering to switch to iCloud Photo Library...