AirPort vs Time Capsule
Are AirPort and Time Capsule the same thing? Do they do the same thing(s)?
MacBook Air
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Are AirPort and Time Capsule the same thing? Do they do the same thing(s)?
MacBook Air
AirPort is a WiFi router whereas TimeMachine is a router and backup disk in one. Both are no longer manufactured by Apple.
AirPort is a WiFi router whereas TimeMachine is a router and backup disk in one. Both are no longer manufactured by Apple.
Verin1174 wrote:
Are AirPort and Time Capsule the same thing? Do they do the same thing(s)?
Apple is not longer manufacturing either.
Airport was a router, the TimeCapsule was a router with built in HD for backing up.
Refurbished AirPort Time Capsule - 2TB - Apple
3-2-1 Backup Strategy: three copies of your data, two different methods, and one offsite.
Boot clone https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-10081
How to use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250
Use DiskUtility Restore feature https://support.apple.com/guide/disk-utility/restore-a-disk-dskutl14062/mac
note: >System Preferences>Security & Privacy >Privacy>Full Disk Access
unlock the padlock, press the + button and add Disk Utility
AirPort vs Time Capsule