While no driver is needed, Seagate offers optional utility software:

: A legacy tool for older Backup Plus models, primarily used for scheduled backups and social media content saving. 2. Specialized Drivers for Mac Users

Once you've downloaded the driver, follow these steps to install it:

For Windows:

drives are formatted as NTFS for Windows. If you want to to the drive on a Mac without reformatting it, you must download the Paragon NTFS Driver for Mac . 2. How to Set Up Your Drive

While the hardware driver is automatic, the following software enhances your drive's performance: