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Does the time machine work with the MacBook if from time to time I disconnect the external drive I use for the backups?

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Posted on Feb 15, 2020 2:59 PM

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leroydouglas

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Posted on Feb 15, 2020 3:08 PM

Sure, yes you can plug it in once a week if that is your habit to make a backup as an example.

How to use Time Machine to back up.. your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250

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leroydouglas

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Feb 15, 2020 3:08 PM in response to Ricspix

Sure, yes you can plug it in once a week if that is your habit to make a backup as an example.

How to use Time Machine to back up.. your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250

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