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How can I tell how long a Time Machine backup will take?

Is there a way to see the progress of a Time Machine backup?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Mar 15, 2021 6:35 AM

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Posted on Mar 15, 2021 6:56 AM

Yes...

https://osxdaily.com/2015/09/11/see-time-remaining-time-machine-backup-mac/

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Mar 15, 2021 6:56 AM in response to greenmountainmike

Yes...

https://osxdaily.com/2015/09/11/see-time-remaining-time-machine-backup-mac/

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How can I tell how long a Time Machine backup will take?

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