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how do I set up Time Machine

how do I set up the Time Machine to automatically back up my new MacBook air


Posted on Jul 19, 2023 3:55 PM

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Posted on Jul 19, 2023 5:06 PM

You can't backup a Mac to iCloud like you can an iOS device. You can sync certain things like photos, contacts, calendar, notes etc.. To sync you simply need to go to the apple logo in the upper left corner, click on system settings, then click your name at the top, then iCloud, and turn things on under that area to start syncing.


To do a full, complete backup you need to use Time Machine and an external HD.

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Jul 19, 2023 5:06 PM in response to Emc60

You can't backup a Mac to iCloud like you can an iOS device. You can sync certain things like photos, contacts, calendar, notes etc.. To sync you simply need to go to the apple logo in the upper left corner, click on system settings, then click your name at the top, then iCloud, and turn things on under that area to start syncing.


To do a full, complete backup you need to use Time Machine and an external HD.

how do I set up Time Machine

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