Tag: Time Machine
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Back up your Mac files using Time Machine
If you’re using a Mac and looking at options for a backup system, we suggest Time Machine, Macs’ built-in backup solution. With Time Machine, you can keep your Mac functioning after a crash, retrieve mistakenly deleted files, and even explore previous versions of your documents — as if you’re traveling back in time. Here’s how […]
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Here’s how to maximize your Time Machine’s potential
The widespread belief that Mac computers are the epitome of reliability doesn’t exempt them from viruses, crashes, or accidents such as spilled liquids and theft. In times of crisis, Apple’s Time Machine can be your trusted ally for recovering precious data. Read on to learn more about how Time Machine works. What is Time Machine […]
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It’s about time you use your Mac’s Time Machine
If you’re a Mac user, you probably already know that macOS boasts a remarkable built-in feature called Time Machine, which helps easily recover deleted files, emails, or media. If you’re not using it, it’s about time that you do. This reliable backup mechanism maintains an accurate, up-to-date record of your Mac’s contents. Keep reading to […]
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Want to get rid of your Mac? Not so fast
Buying a secondhand Mac is a popular way to save money on relatively expensive equipment that retains its value. Conversely, selling your used Mac is a great way to expose yourself to identity theft — unless you follow these steps to keep your personal information safe. 1. Back up your files You don’t want the […]
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Think twice about selling or donating a Mac
Today’s computer users often forget or are unaware of how much sensitive information their devices store. The ability to save passwords, credit card numbers, and personal messages is undeniably convenient, but it’s also a huge liability. If you’re thinking about getting rid of your Mac, make sure to follow these steps first. 1. Back up […]
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Secure your Mac before discarding it
Well over half of Americans save account passwords to an application or web browser, and at least as many also store private documents on their computers. That’s fine for people who take active measures to protect their data, but if you give away a computer, you surrender all control over it. That’s why you need […]
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How to make the most out of your Time Machine
If you’re a Mac user, you probably know that macOS has a built-in feature called Time Machine. This backup application is used to keep an up-to-date copy of all the files on your Mac. What’s unique about it is that it captures exactly what was on your Mac any day in the past, making it […]
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Why you should use your Mac’s Time Machine
Your Mac’s Time Machine should be your primary backup system. Not only does it let you restore your Mac to a happy working state after a crash, but it also lets you recover individual files or folders you may have accidentally erased. Additionally, as its name suggests, you can see what files looked like an […]
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Back up your files with Apple Time Machine
There’s a common notion that Macs are the most reliable computer brand because they are less likely to get viruses or crash often — but they do. Like any other computer, Macs aren’t immune to coffee spills, theft, and cybercrime. And when these things happen, we often panic. Here’s why the Time Machine is your […]
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Backing up a Mac is easy with Time Machine
Compared with Windows computers, Macs are less likely to crash or get infected with a virus. Although that’s true, Macs are as vulnerable to theft, spills, and other events that could render a computer useless. Fortunately for Mac users, Time Machine offers a simple way to restore data. What is Time Machine and why should […]