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Is there a way to reduce the frequency of Time Machine backups?

My external drive is whirring and clicking constantly completing hourly backups that I don't need. Is there a way to set backups for just once a day and skip the hourly routine? I could shut off Time Machine and manually back it up from time to time but a daily automated backup would be ideal and ensure I don't forget to do it.

iMac 21.5″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Mar 14, 2021 6:35 AM

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Is there a way to reduce the frequency of Time Machine backups?

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