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Keep laptop sync'd with Imac

My MBpro is running on a restored backup of Imac

This is so I can have the same OS & functions on the road.

How can I Sync them without going through a restore process once a month?

Thanks

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Mar 30, 2021 2:28 PM

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Posted on Mar 30, 2021 2:32 PM

Use iCloud on both devices. Its that simple. If you have never used iCloud please refer to https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/set-up-icloud-mmfc0f1e2a/icloud and also https://support.apple.com/icloud if you need help.

iCloud will sync your documents, email, Safari bookmarks etc. iCloud is NOT repeat NOT a backup system. In order to keep them on the same version of Mac OS, you must update them individually. It is wise to check once every 2 weeks to see if any updates have been released. If they have, obviously install them.

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Mar 30, 2021 2:32 PM in response to beerman51

Use iCloud on both devices. Its that simple. If you have never used iCloud please refer to https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/set-up-icloud-mmfc0f1e2a/icloud and also https://support.apple.com/icloud if you need help.

iCloud will sync your documents, email, Safari bookmarks etc. iCloud is NOT repeat NOT a backup system. In order to keep them on the same version of Mac OS, you must update them individually. It is wise to check once every 2 weeks to see if any updates have been released. If they have, obviously install them.

Keep laptop sync'd with Imac

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