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Mac shared as a Time Machine backup destination - How do the Macs connect?

Mac shared as a Time Machine backup destination

How does time machine connect to the MC? USB cable or ??

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Nov 7, 2021 12:10 PM

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Posted on Nov 7, 2021 12:20 PM

if both Macs can get on the Internet without re-cabling, you have a pathway over Wi-Fi through your Router.


The first backup is by far the largest, and it will take a while. After that, Time machine works in the background at low priority and a speedy connection is not needed.

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Mac shared as a Time Machine backup destination - How do the Macs connect?

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