Use computer when Time Machine backing up?

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samos3 Author

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Use computer when Time Machine backing up?

Can you use your computer while Time Machine is backing up ... or should you wait til the backup is completed?

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MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Oct 29, 2017 3:56 PM

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tjk

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Oct 29, 2017 4:23 PM in response to samos3

Hi,

You can definitely use your Mac in any way you want when TM is running a backup, as Apple says: "You can continue using your Mac while a backup is underway."

How to use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac - Apple Support

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sberman

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Oct 29, 2017 4:00 PM in response to samos3

Feel free to use the computer. Time Machine will continue in the background, staying out of your way as much as possible.

One thing I try to avoid while Time Machine is running is shutting down the computer. Everything else is OK, in my opinion.

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