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<blockquote data-quote="dave062098" data-source="post: 1358370" data-attributes="member: 234380"><p>Hello!</p><p></p><p>I am new to Mac (finally crossed over) and loving it! Once you go Mac, you'll never go back! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>My question is about backing up.</p><p></p><p>Currently, I am using Time Machine and loving it so far.</p><p></p><p><strong>My situation:</strong></p><p></p><p style="margin-left: 20px">1 TB External Drive: </p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">I have about 620GB of music, photo, video, and doc files that I consider "long-term storage." What I mean by this is that I only access the data as needed and do not have them on my Mac. Occassionally, I will add additional files as I collect them and store them. </p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">Time Machine:</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">I have about 150GB on my Macbook Pro (320GB drive) of files that I use regularly or have not yet transferred to my 1TB external "long-term" drive. This data is currently being backed up to Time Machine on a 500GB external drive that I have. </p><p></p><p><strong>Question:</strong></p><p></p><p>My external 1TB drive does NOT have a backup. If that drive does belly up, I will lose precious photos, docs, etc. that are irreplaceable. There is not enough space on my MacBook Pro to store them all, so I need to find another source as a secondary backup. Recently, I have purchased another 1TB external drive to use as a secondary backup. What are some good options? Can I use Time Machine to backup my backup? Do I need to partition a drive or both? What I am considering is partitioning one or more of the drives to backup my MacBook Pro using Time Machine, but I also would like to be able to connect BOTH external drives together to backup my backup (long-term files). </p><p></p><p>I considered purchasing a 1TB SATA drive my for MacBook Pro so that I can have enough space to backup ALL of my files together, but decided against that.</p><p></p><p>I am not a computer wizard, but an avid user. My external drive is clicking, so I feel it is on its way out right now. </p><p></p><p>Any suggestions? </p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p><p></p><p>Dave</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dave062098, post: 1358370, member: 234380"] Hello! I am new to Mac (finally crossed over) and loving it! Once you go Mac, you'll never go back! :-) My question is about backing up. Currently, I am using Time Machine and loving it so far. [B]My situation:[/B] [INDENT]1 TB External Drive: I have about 620GB of music, photo, video, and doc files that I consider "long-term storage." What I mean by this is that I only access the data as needed and do not have them on my Mac. Occassionally, I will add additional files as I collect them and store them. Time Machine: I have about 150GB on my Macbook Pro (320GB drive) of files that I use regularly or have not yet transferred to my 1TB external "long-term" drive. This data is currently being backed up to Time Machine on a 500GB external drive that I have. [/INDENT] [B]Question:[/B] My external 1TB drive does NOT have a backup. If that drive does belly up, I will lose precious photos, docs, etc. that are irreplaceable. There is not enough space on my MacBook Pro to store them all, so I need to find another source as a secondary backup. Recently, I have purchased another 1TB external drive to use as a secondary backup. What are some good options? Can I use Time Machine to backup my backup? Do I need to partition a drive or both? What I am considering is partitioning one or more of the drives to backup my MacBook Pro using Time Machine, but I also would like to be able to connect BOTH external drives together to backup my backup (long-term files). I considered purchasing a 1TB SATA drive my for MacBook Pro so that I can have enough space to backup ALL of my files together, but decided against that. I am not a computer wizard, but an avid user. My external drive is clicking, so I feel it is on its way out right now. Any suggestions? Thanks! Dave [/QUOTE]
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