how do i back up files from mac to external harddrive
how do I back up files from mac to external harddrive not using time machine?
Mac OS X (10.6.8)
CarbonCopyCloner or SuperDuper
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First format the external as Mac OS Extended (Journaled).
Connect via Firewire.
If it is just a few files or folders you want to back up you can just drag and drop. Or you can use SyncTwoFolders to keep the backups up to date.
If you want to back up your entire start-up disk use SuperDuper! or Carbon Copy Cloner, both of which can make a bootable clone of your entire start-up drive.
You can Google for the download sites of these applications, or search here:
how do i back up files from mac to external harddrive