To be honest, I am a little lost on how to get started properly backing up this system the way I would like. I'm 100% n00b...and only understand basic computer information, but I am excellent following direction from those who are talented with computers.
I hope to describe said issue/equipment properly, if you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask me :Blushing:
Here we go...
I have a 2010 IMAC running OSX 10.6.8
We have (1) external harddrive which is the primary storage area for all basic files, which we purchased at the same time as the computer. Any programs for said computer (ie. mail, imovie, microsoft office, etc.) is stored only on the computer hard drive currently.
I have just recently purchased an additional hard drive, I would like to backup the following:
emails, any computer programs, and any important documents
since the 1st original hard drive only has important docs on it, I would like to backup all of the above to the "old" external as well.
Basically, I would like to keep one external at a seperate location, so just in case something happens to said computer we have everything we need. I also would like to find out how to have scheduled backups made so everything is as up-to-date as it can be.
I would appreciate any assistance for what I would like to accomplish. I'm a little hesitant about how to get started/what to do, and any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
ETA:
I have posted to an additional board on this site also because I am not sure where this problem lies...and I don't want to upset some people. I apologize if I have done so.
I hope to describe said issue/equipment properly, if you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask me :Blushing:
Here we go...
I have a 2010 IMAC running OSX 10.6.8
We have (1) external harddrive which is the primary storage area for all basic files, which we purchased at the same time as the computer. Any programs for said computer (ie. mail, imovie, microsoft office, etc.) is stored only on the computer hard drive currently.
I have just recently purchased an additional hard drive, I would like to backup the following:
emails, any computer programs, and any important documents
since the 1st original hard drive only has important docs on it, I would like to backup all of the above to the "old" external as well.
Basically, I would like to keep one external at a seperate location, so just in case something happens to said computer we have everything we need. I also would like to find out how to have scheduled backups made so everything is as up-to-date as it can be.
I would appreciate any assistance for what I would like to accomplish. I'm a little hesitant about how to get started/what to do, and any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
ETA:
I have posted to an additional board on this site also because I am not sure where this problem lies...and I don't want to upset some people. I apologize if I have done so.