Use a SDXC as storage, compatibility with iMac late 2013 ?

[Cocopopsy]

Hello,

I got gifted an iMac 2013 21.5 14,1 8GB and thanks to this forum, I updated the OS with OCLP and added an external SSD : SAMSUNG T7 1000 GB

I am looking to have different back-up of my files (outside of iCloud and the standard weekly Back-up), could I simply use a SDXC card to store them ? Is any card I see now on Amazon compatible ?
Would it be okay to leave it in the slot permanently ?

(Sorry, pls explain me like I'm 5, thank you)

 

[DarkPremiumCho]

Yes, you can use an SD card for backup purposes, although it's not a typical backup medium. Apple has a support page for your questions.

 

[Fishrrman]

I wouldn't rely on an SD card as a backup.
Not that it won't work, but SD cards can be flaky at times.
You would be better served by a hard drive of some kind. More reliable.

For example, a 2.5" platter-based drive (I'd recommend Toshiba or HGST) and a 2.5" USB3 enclosure like this:

SABRENT 2.5 Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Tool Free Clear External Hard Drive Enclosure [Optimized for SSD, Supports UASP SATA III] (EC-OCUB)

SABRENT 2.5 Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Tool Free Clear External Hard Drive Enclosure [Optimized for SSD, Supports UASP SATA III] (EC-OCUB)

www.amazon.com

(they just snap together).

Then use a cloning app like SuperDuper (free to do a "full clone") or CarbonCopyCloner to create and maintain the backup.

How much space are you currently using on the Samsung SSD?