Good evening Jay-Ray (somewhere in North America perhaps ?)
Greetings from Australia.
Firstly, thank you for your prompt response. When I purchased this Mac I was swept along by the Apple marketing which more than hinted that
non- skilled computer folk didn't really have to know what was going on behind the screen, they simply had to learn to push the right buttons to get 'amazing' results! Just like learning to fly a plane really (which I can do) … you don't have to be an airframe mechanic to get the license.
Well, I read the books and began pushing the buttons and now I really wish that I'd had a few tutorials.
Having had the machine almost 6 years I admit I have never used Time Machine and have no concept of how it worked. I did as you suggested so I must assume that something IS happening behind the screen but out front I have no sign that says it is as I would in the cockpit of an aircraft if, say the engine was overheating or fuel was running low.
Shall I assume that Time Machine simply makes another copy of all that is on the HD … back on to the HD ???
Your patience and understanding is appreciated.
Regards … David