backup on time machine

Hi, will my Mac backup on Time Machine if the hard drive is connected, even if Mac is closed in stand by?

It looks like it will.

Posted on Jul 31, 2023 8:02 AM

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Posted on Jul 31, 2023 8:05 AM

Yes. Depending on the Mac model you have, there may be a Power Nap setting to turn on first. If using a Silicon Mac, then there is no setting and is already on.

What is Power Nap on Mac? - Apple Support

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Jul 31, 2023 8:05 AM in response to emanuele78687

Yes. Depending on the Mac model you have, there may be a Power Nap setting to turn on first. If using a Silicon Mac, then there is no setting and is already on.

What is Power Nap on Mac? - Apple Support

Jul 31, 2023 12:59 PM in response to Mac Jim ID

Thanks my mac is m1.

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