can i go back with time machine but without the applications(to keep it the same)?
i want to make my mac "younger" but i've got applications that i want to keep and i have them not so long ago...
Clone your system them.
Keep your OS and apps on separate hard drives.
Install the OS if you must for now on another hard drive.
Use Setup Assistant when done.
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Using Cloning as a Backup Strategy
http://www.bombich.com/software/updates/ccc-3.5.html
OS X Lion Install to Different Drive
http://www.apple.com/support/lion/installrecovery/
Create an OS X Lion Install disc
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20080989-263/how-to-create-an-os-x-lion-ins tallation-disc
How to clone your system:
http://macperformanceguide.com/Mac-HowToClone-backup.html
http://macperformanceguide.com/Mac-HowToClone.html
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/7032/carbon-copy-cloner
http://www.macperformanceguide.com/blog/2012/20120711_2-MacPro-internal-clone-ba ckup.html
can i go back with time machine but without the applications(to keep it the same)?
