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what is the best backup option to use with Mac's Time Machine

I am a not-very-techie user of a MacBook Air w/ Big Sur 11.2.3. I am in need of a backup option. Suggestions?


Posted on Apr 18, 2021 10:57 AM

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Posted on Apr 18, 2021 10:41 PM

Time Machine is the best option available, in my opinion. You can either use a Network Drive over a Wi-Fi Connection or an External HDD/SSD connected directly to your MacBook Air. I like the latter which is the direct connection.

To use Time Machine to make a backup of your Mac, you need one of these types of storage devices:

It is the first option above.


Axel F.

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Apr 18, 2021 10:41 PM in response to eviefrombreckenridge

Time Machine is the best option available, in my opinion. You can either use a Network Drive over a Wi-Fi Connection or an External HDD/SSD connected directly to your MacBook Air. I like the latter which is the direct connection.

To use Time Machine to make a backup of your Mac, you need one of these types of storage devices:

It is the first option above.


Axel F.

what is the best backup option to use with Mac's Time Machine

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