Where should files be located?

Should files to be saved go to the backup or shared area on the drive? Just got this and hard to tell what to do. I have only connected the drive not the internet at this point since I am not at home. Just trying to store some files to get the hang of it......

The idea of the TC is a remote location for Time Machine so backups are located off the main computer. Using it for files as well as Time Machine is ok but there are some issues that arise.
Time Machine will create its own special file when you setup the preferences and locate it on the TC. You can backup a number of computer onto the same TC without worrying about it, because each Mac will create its own special backup file.
I suggest you read the info here.
http://pondini.org/TM/TCQ3.html
And more generally in the FAQ . .just follow the link at the top.. to get a feel for this.

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