Re: Apple TV is not a back up device - Don't lose your content.

There are often posts in the tv forum from users who have relied on their tv as a back up device and been somewhat disappointed when it has become necessary to use that back up, because there is actually no way to copy content from the tv to any other device.
It's clear that some users have a misconception about the ability of the tv in this respect and the purpose of the tip is hopefully to avoid users finding this out at the wrong time. I'm also hoping the tip will be of use to those using the forums when considering whether to purchase a tv.
My English is not the greatest of my attributes and I'd be interested to hear from non-tv users as to whether what has been said in the tip as it stands and how it has been said is clear enough.

Hi Winston,
Looks good to me.
Any other input before it's processed?

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Okay, firstly, I am relatively new to Apple ptoducts. I was recently purchased an Apple TV and a 27 inch iMac by my lady. And yes, I realize how amazng she is. She bought me these gifts to ensure that the last two and the next 4 months go by smoothly. I was struck by a car while it was doing 65+ mph, than struck again by the same car, than ran over and jumped off of. Yeah.... So needless to say I have severe brain damage, lost memory, a leg that is now 52% titanium and worse, I can not use my right arm.... for now, it may recover with the next two years. so, I tell you this for a little "guilt" but mostly to excuse the formatting of this email. It was typed entirely on my iMac and entirely using one hand, and not my primary hand at that.
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B:   Is Apple TV shown under connected devices while it is connected to the Wi-Fi netwok? I can see my Iphone under devices when I connect it with a cable to my iMac. So I know that my devices section is working. I simply fear that my Appl TV is not showing up brcause of existing issues.
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When I was in my accident, my arm, my leg, my skull, my brain, my clothing, my key chain and my wallet, were all destroyed. But my iPhone survived. I have records both police and medical to prove this. The one way I had to have any initial memory of my friends and family was in that phone. I still have that phone, I always will. So Apple if you need an awesome commercial for your iPhone, Vince has got your back!!!

Ok thank you so much, for your timely response.
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