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I want to use Time Machine but instead of using a hard drive outside of the MacBook, would I be able to use the hard drive that is in the computer?
Would I be able to use a memory stick ?
MacBook Pro (15-inch Late 2011), iOS 7.0.2
It defeats the purpose of having a backup if you keep it on the same drive. That's your safety if your drive fails.
Also, you should allow about double the space of the volume you are backing up.
EDIT: Time Machine does keep local snapshots on your drive
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4878
See this for more good TM tips...
Putting a backup on the same drive is a bad idea. All hard drives fail at some point - this way, you'd lose both your system and your backup. And, a memory stick would need to be rather large.
If I use Time Machine on my MacBook can I use the hard drive on the same MacBook as the back up drive ?
