Is there a way to backup MacOS settings?

I have made plenty of adjustments to the settings of my Macbook to make it more comfortable to use. Like for example, setting hot corners, changing icon sizes and locations and etc. Now I want to fully reset my Mac for a fresh start, so I was wondering will my settings return after I login or do I have to do everything again from the start?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.1

Posted on Dec 31, 2022 2:05 AM

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Posted on Dec 31, 2022 2:26 AM

amirsadegh wrote:

Thank you for your reply. So through time machine, I can right now only backup my settings? I was under the impression that time machine backs up everything on my Macbook.

Time Machine backs up your entire Mac. When you restore from Time Machine, everything will be restored, including your settings.


Jack

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Dec 31, 2022 2:26 AM in response to amirsadegh

amirsadegh wrote:

Thank you for your reply. So through time machine, I can right now only backup my settings? I was under the impression that time machine backs up everything on my Macbook.

Time Machine backs up your entire Mac. When you restore from Time Machine, everything will be restored, including your settings.


Jack

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