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What is the best way to back up my MacBook Pro (OSX 10.9.5) before taking it in for service?
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013), OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)
I would use both a TM backup and also the drive to an external HD
http://nyacomputing.com/how-to-create-a-bootable-clone-of-your-mac-hard-drive/
To learn how to use Time Machine read Mac Basics: Time Machine backs up your Mac - Apple Support.
While I have nothing against Time Machine (and I do use it on some of my systems), I always make a bootable clone before taking a Mac in for service (2 actually), and I verify that clone boots before I let the Mac leave.
SuperDuper is free for a full clone (you only pay for incremental features).
<http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html>
Carbon Copy Cloner provides a 1 month fully enabled demo mode before you have to buy the product or stop using it.
What is the best way to back up my MacBook Pro (OSX 10.9.5) before taking it in for service?
