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Sorry if this is a double-post -- I was typing it and the window disappeared.
I've been backing up my data to CD since I got my Mac a couple of years ago but that's too limiting and I end up just backing up a fraction of stuff, like financials, etc. What I want to do is make complete backups on a regular basis, perhaps weekly.
I tried to set up Time Machine, but it wants a wireless network and I'm not on one. I'm willing to invest in an external hard drive if it can do what I need. I want complete backups of all my data (photos, music, documents) onto a device that I can remove and take to work with me or keep in my car till next time. If I sound paranoid, it's because I had a break-in a few years ago and they stole my computer with all of its irreplaceable data.
I have SnowLeopard X and will be upgrading to the new version shortly. If any other information is required, please let me know. My other option is to go to the Mac store and ask a genius, which I'll do if I have to. But my Mac is HUGE so that's my last resort...
Thanks for any and all advice,
G. Alson
I've been backing up my data to CD since I got my Mac a couple of years ago but that's too limiting and I end up just backing up a fraction of stuff, like financials, etc. What I want to do is make complete backups on a regular basis, perhaps weekly.
I tried to set up Time Machine, but it wants a wireless network and I'm not on one. I'm willing to invest in an external hard drive if it can do what I need. I want complete backups of all my data (photos, music, documents) onto a device that I can remove and take to work with me or keep in my car till next time. If I sound paranoid, it's because I had a break-in a few years ago and they stole my computer with all of its irreplaceable data.
I have SnowLeopard X and will be upgrading to the new version shortly. If any other information is required, please let me know. My other option is to go to the Mac store and ask a genius, which I'll do if I have to. But my Mac is HUGE so that's my last resort...
Thanks for any and all advice,
G. Alson