Set up and use Time Machine

Get the most from Apple’s automated Mac backup solution.

If you’re looking for a quick way to start backing up your Mac, look no further than Time Machine. All you need is a hard drive, and the software is free and installed on every Mac. Once you’ve set it up keep your hard drive plugged in and your Mac will regularly back up automatically. We’ll show you how to get started and how to make Time Machine work even harder with a few tweaks. 1 CONNECT DRIVE Grab a hard drive and hook it up to your Mac. Ideally, you’ll want a fresh new one with at least double the space of what you have with your Mac’s internal storage. 2 THE PREFERENCES If you’re not prompted with the option to use your drive as a Time Machine drive,…

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