Q: I travel A LOT, how do I backup my new Macbook?
I have all the iCloud setting turned on, so they synchronise, e.g., contacts, iCloud Drive, photos App.
I would also like to know if or how I can backup the settings on this new Macbook, I am new to macOS by the way. For example my iPhone backs up and if I lost it, I could replace it and restore from a backup, meaning ALL my settings are also backed up and restored.
This is not hugely important but would be good to know I don't ever need to 'start over' with my Mac settings and icon layouts etc.
I have seen Time Capsule, but it's not practical for me to have a wifi hard disc while I am travelling, what other options are there? Or are all my settings and 'app layout' saved via the iCloud synch.
Peace out guys, any advice more than welcome here, thanks :-)
Posted on Aug 14, 2016 11:21 AM
I agree with VikingOSX, I bought a WD My Passport Ultra 2TB portable drive specifically for my MacBook. It's small, silent and lightweight. They can be purchased for approx. $90.
You would need a USB-C Adapter such as the one from Apple.
http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1K2AM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter
Posted on Aug 14, 2016 2:12 PM