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time machine

hello


my macbook pro is getting faulty and may need replaced.


My question is, does time machine make a complete clone of your laptop as a back up?


I am hoping if i get a new macbook, my time machine will restore my macbook how it used to be,


i have lots of work on my macbook and hoping i wont have to reinstall it.


thanks

Posted on Sep 6, 2019 4:23 AM

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Posted on Sep 6, 2019 6:28 AM

Apps are also backed up.

Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support


FWIW I only back up my data. The reason I do this is because when I get a new computer I want it to perform like a new computer. New computers have new hardware that may not be compatible with existing apps or configurations may not be the same. But many who transition to a new computer just migrate their data and apps.

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Sep 6, 2019 6:28 AM in response to madhobbit

Apps are also backed up.

Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support


FWIW I only back up my data. The reason I do this is because when I get a new computer I want it to perform like a new computer. New computers have new hardware that may not be compatible with existing apps or configurations may not be the same. But many who transition to a new computer just migrate their data and apps.

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