backups

This is for anyone that backs up their iOS/iPadOS devices (especially large capacity ones), to their Mac instead of iCloud backups... So, I have an M2 Mac mini with the 512 GB SSD and I've been trying to move my users folder because I have like 36 GB left, so, having trouble doing that I did...

Does Time Machine back up files I put on iCloud? I’ve started storing more of my sporadically used files on iCloud but I’m not sure if they’re getting backed up onto time machine

Hi, I have a few questions about Backups, Carbon Copy Cloner, and Time Machine. Any insight greatly appreciated! I’ve been using Time Machine to backup the two Mac laptops in my house, and Carbon Copy Cloner for (non-versioned) bootable clones, weekly and before OS updates. I’m now thinking of...

Hello, If I want to access Messages backups on iCloud, to view a deleted message, do I need to use an app like Fonelab or is there a way to see them without an extra app? If I need an app, any apps that are suggested? Also, I have my What's App syncing & backing up to iCloud. How can I see...

I'm pretty new to Macs and moving from a M1 Mini to a 14" MBP I received today. I am going through everything to make sure things copied over properly. When I checked on Timemachine, it said the next backup would happen when I was on power. Does Timemachine only backup when on power? I...

Based on the details below, I am curious. If I have a 512GB drive in my Mac, can I partition that drive, for Time Machine backups? Thus, if needed, use said partition to perform a restore of sorts? Details: Error: SOCD report detected: (AP watchdog expired) Link...

I'm trying to wipe the data off my old Macs but would like to back them up and be able to run them in a virtual machine if possible, but I'm new to VMware Fusion and virtualization in general. How should I back up or save my old Macs so that I can take my new Mac and run an instance of the old...

I'm somewhat new to these concepts so feel free to correct me or ask for clarification. I'm planning to get rid of some of my previous Macs (that are between nine and fifteen years old) and I'm in the process of copying all the data over to external hard drives so I can wipe the computers clean...

Hi I have a Macbook Pro MAC OS High Sierra vs 10.13.6 I need a 1 TB external hard drive to back up all my photos and documents. One that I can password rote the. I'm looking for recommendations please. Thanks At the same time, I have a Toshiba external drive, one that I have used since I...

Dear all I'm an iPhone lover for all it's safety features I've always encrypted my iPhone backups and done them using iTunes All my apple devices are legit and NO jailbreak etc. all updated to latest OS But today I was in for a small shock when I found my iPhone voice messages (from voice...

CCC produced a message suggesting they no longer provide bootable clones as of 10.15.6 ... which I know just came out. Is it REALLY over..? I found a video which alleged that: Sync Folder Pro+ ... which it appears uses Rsync as the 'engine' but has an advanced wrapper which manages the...

Hi all, Scenario: Hardware failure suspected; Apple engineers advise iTunes backup and full OS install with no backup restoration, to eliminate app/data/configuration issues. This happens multiple times (4-6 phases), before Apple concedes it is hardware, and they issue a replacement phone...

I have Time Machine backups going to a 3TB hard drive. I also have stored many other files there. Recently the 3TB drive filled up. To create space for more of those "other" files, I decided to delete some of the oldest backups. I moved them to the Trash, then tried to Empty the Trash. That...

On a Macbook Air with 256 GB of storage, which is quite often used near it's capacity.. How feasible is using a 500 GB drive for Time Machine backups? I'm not that interested in keeping a history of backups. Just one that saves the day in case something happens to the laptop, is enough, I...

Hi, With my old Mac Hard Drive plugged into my new mac as an external HD, is it possible to locate Time Machine Backups from the old hard drive? If so, where? Thanks.

I have an iMac 5k late 2015 with a 1TB SSD onboard. I have two OWC Thunderbay 4's (one is 16TB and where I store all data and one is 20TB and it's used as the target for backups, currently only using TM). I also have everything backed up through Crashplan in the cloud and every six months I...

I am relatively new to Mac and I would like to know my options for backing up my photos on my Macbook Pro (from the PHOTOS app to an external drive etc) I know about Time Machine and use it, and I know you can drag my WHOLE Photos library to an external drive (and I do that too but what about...

Hello all, I have a weird thing going on where I have both my Photos Library backing up to the iCloud backup and the iCloud photo library is turned on too... It was my understanding that this should not happen, and it is also stated as such in Apple’s support documentation. My question is...

My wifi has been giving us fits as of late, and I'm fairly certain it's not the signal from the neighborhood node nor my modem, so that left my 2009 2TB Apple Time Capsule as the culprit. My Aiport Extreme showed up today, and I've had no issues with XBox, iPad, iMac, iPhones, etc. since...

Sorry for so many questions. But, I guess that's what happens when you have a new MacBook and OS user ;) When it comes to Backups, is your main application Time Machine, or something else? I have a 1TB Western Digital drive, and I think I might set it up for Time Machine backups, weekly, or...