It's boring to talk about TimeCapsule alone. Finally, I decided to set up a low-cost Apple streaming home sharing entertainment center, where low price not only refers to price, but also includes extremely low learning costs. All the devices and software used come from the Apple Store, except for the printer driver.
First, let's talk about the equipment used:
1. Apple TV3 (currently unable to escape)
2. MacBook Air 13 inch 128GB Beggar Edition (mid 2013)
3. TimeCapsule 2TB (the latest version in 2013)
4，iPad 4 （WIFI 16GB）
5. One PC
6. One printer (FX DocuPrint CP105 is used here)
Of course, you also need an Apple ID
All the above devices can find alternatives, but ordinary network storage is much more complex than TimeCapsule configuration. Apple TV3 can be better than jailbreak TV2. However, there is no TV2 at hand, so we have to use Apple TV3 which cannot be jailbreak.
First, the latest TimeCapsule:
When I looked at the front of the official picture, I didn't think there was much change in the appearance of the new model. It was the front appearance of the Mac Mini style, and then the side.
Well, the goods have grown taller and become a vertical barrel.
Turn on TimeCapsule, and configure TimeCapsule with the AirPort tool built in Mac. I can directly use the company's cable to connect to the Internet.
Quickly configure the wireless network and prepare for the use of Time Machine. Remember to turn on 5G WIFI to obtain the maximum speed.
There are many MacBook Air in the office. They are basically beggars' versions, with 64GB and 128GB hard disks. Who has the heart to back up the Mac? TimeCapsule can be regarded as an office benefit, and everyone can use it to back up Time Machine. The first backup may take a long time. It is recommended to perform wired connection backup. The incremental backup in the future is still fast. Just open Time Machine and select the disk as the built-in disk of Time Capsule.
Then you can enter Time Machine to conveniently manage backups.
For the small capacity of the Air, TimeCapsule is a lifesaver. When downloading large files and worrying about the insufficient storage of the body, you can directly use TimeCapsule to download them, or even select a TimeCapsule disk in the download. After installing AirPort on the PC, you can also easily use TimeCapsule disk to download.
Then there is the printer. The printer of the company doesn't take much time. It is used occasionally, but every time the computer is moved, this TimeCapsule can solve this problem.
After connecting the printer USB to TimeCapsule, go to Mac to display preferences, open printing and scanning, and click Add Mac to automatically download and install the driver of this printer. The PC driver must be downloaded and added from the Airport, and the Apple Bonjour service must be installed.
After the installation is completed, you can directly use print to test the efficiency of iPad and Mac. You can use print only once to test the efficiency of iPad and Mac. First, take a picture with iPad, then it quickly returns to Mac through iCloud, and then directly use iPhoto to select and print it. The printer has started printing. The printer cannot be read by using the print function in the iPad. Only the printer supported by AirPrint can print directly with the iPad. You have to connect the data cable to the Mac or icloud to print. After installation, all PCs and Macs can directly control the printer printing.
Printing is complete.
Next, access an Apple TV3:
Apple TV2 that can escape from prison works better, but I don't have it. Well, XBox enters the country strongly.
Set the necessary WIFI (connected to TimeCapsule) and Apple ID, and enable family sharing. Use the same Apple ID on the Mac to also enable family sharing.
After that, Apple TV can read your media library and play videos and music directly.
At the same time, Apple TV supports other Apple terminals to mirror to Apple TV through AirPlay, so as to create a real car race 3. This does not support the separation of operation and image like real car race 2.
Of course, Apple TV itself also has movies and music from the online store, which will not be repeated here.
As a whole, the focus is on TimeCapsule and Apple TV. The cost is very low. In addition to a universal Apple ID, the entire learning cost is also very low. Just fill in the account, and the whole set of functions can be easily realized. The jailbreak of Apple TV3 is legendary every day, and I hope it can be really solved soon. In this way, the family shared entertainment device will be more powerful!
