Backing up data on My Passport” portable hard drive

How do I know when it has finished backing up the data to my MacBook Air?

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MacBook Air 11″, macOS 10.15

Posted on May 11, 2024 10:17 AM

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Posted on May 11, 2024 10:19 AM

Click on the Time Machine icon in the menu bar (it looks like a clock.) It will show you whether Time Machine is actively backing up.

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May 11, 2024 10:19 AM in response to Annora1

Click on the Time Machine icon in the menu bar (it looks like a clock.) It will show you whether Time Machine is actively backing up.

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May 11, 2024 12:43 PM in response to Annora1

Thanks very much!

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