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Time Machine

Is Time Machine is actual hardware or it is on cloud?

iMac 27″ 5K, 13.0

Posted on Feb 28, 2023 8:18 PM

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Posted on Feb 28, 2023 8:28 PM

NataliaTexas Said:

"Time Machine: Is Time Machine is actual hardware or it is on cloud?"

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About Time Machine:

Time Machine is software (virtual) --there is nothing hardware(physical) about it. It is a backup service allowing you to create the backups, and then restore to them, when need be. Create a Time Machine Backup every-so-often. That way, you can have something to restore your Mac form, should anything go wrong in time to come. An excellent time to create one is where you make a major change to your Mac, such as a software install, or an upgrade install.


About Cloud Storage:

As for cloud storge, that is storage on an external server. Your entire Mac cannot be backup up to iCloud. See here: What does iCloud Back Up? - Apple Support

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Feb 28, 2023 8:28 PM in response to NataliaTexas

NataliaTexas Said:

"Time Machine: Is Time Machine is actual hardware or it is on cloud?"

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About Time Machine:

Time Machine is software (virtual) --there is nothing hardware(physical) about it. It is a backup service allowing you to create the backups, and then restore to them, when need be. Create a Time Machine Backup every-so-often. That way, you can have something to restore your Mac form, should anything go wrong in time to come. An excellent time to create one is where you make a major change to your Mac, such as a software install, or an upgrade install.


About Cloud Storage:

As for cloud storge, that is storage on an external server. Your entire Mac cannot be backup up to iCloud. See here: What does iCloud Back Up? - Apple Support

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