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what size do you need for time machine external drive storage?

what size do you need for time machine external drive storage?

I am using a 16 gb Mac mini with 12.6.1 OS

Posted on Dec 3, 2022 4:41 AM

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Posted on Dec 3, 2022 4:56 AM

Minimum, no. I recommend that you have at least twice the storage space available as what you wish to backup. ie. If you need to back up 1TB, you'll probably want at least a 2TB hard drive so incremental backups function.

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what size do you need for time machine external drive storage?

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