time machine space

There are some specified reasons or things outlined in those

article links further down among those listed; past first two.

Answers and troubleshooting ideas are covered among all.

Each link above has ideas that are better used than not.

This 'page' covers several but not all:

• How to Delete Old Backups from Time Machine on Mac - osxdaily

Some reading and good reference links to bookmark on

more than one device or mac. There are times when you

really should have 'more than one' external dedicated drive

for Time Machine; and be sure to get better brands, too.

There's no 'super simple' answer, really. Some know how to

go into single-user mode, try and use 'terminal commands'.

Anyway, I'm going out to catch up on yard work; cut brush,

and maybe do the weekly mow, of front/back yard tall grass.

Take care & good luck!🌤🌻

There are fairly great ideas - among others nicely presented - in this vintage guide:

• Apple OS X and Time Machine Tips || by J.Pond (© 2013/archive)

http://oldtoad.net/pondini.org/OSX/Home.html

• Time Machine - Frequently Asked Questions || pondini (2013)

http://oldtoad.net/pondini.org/TM/FAQ.html

(there's newer Time Machine (& clone) instructions, in parts/pieces @ support)

• Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support

• Backup disks you can use with Time Machine - Apple Support

• Restore your Mac from a backup - Apple Support

• How to Delete Old Backups from Time Machine on Mac - osxdaily

https://osxdaily.com/2015/07/27/delete-old-backups-time-machine-mac/

• Time Machine Mac: What It Is, How It Works, How to Use It - blog.macsales

• SuperDuper! - Shirt Pocket (clone utility)

• Carbon Copy Cloner - bombich (utility)

Good luck & happy trails!🌞🎣