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The smb nas tag collects WindowsForum discussions about using SMB network shares and NAS devices as practical storage and backup targets. A recurring theme is Apple's move away from AFP: with macOS 27, Time Machine backups to AirPort Time Capsule and AirPort Disk hardware end, pushing Mac users toward directly attached drives or network destinations that expose Time Machine over SMB. That makes NAS configuration, share permissions, and cross-platform file sharing relevant to Windows and mixed-OS households alike. Expect threads on choosing NAS hardware, setting up SMB shares, and troubleshooting backup or access problems when older Apple network storage is retired.
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    macOS 27 Ends Time Capsule Backups; SMB NAS Required

    macOS 27 Golden Gate has ended Time Machine backups to Apple’s AirPort Time Capsule and AirPort Disk hardware, forcing any Mac upgraded to Apple’s September 14, 2026 release to use a directly attached drive or a network destination that exposes Time Machine over SMB. The immediate practical...