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I don't have a back up for my computer where should I start?
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<blockquote data-quote="IWT" data-source="post: 1286001" data-attributes="member: 83420"><p>Hi Barbara</p><p></p><p>There's much great advice, eg, from Ttaylor and I have added my piece on your previous thread.</p><p></p><p>From all the info you've given us and from my interpretation of your computer needs, I'd say that Time Machine would be adequate in your case. True, it's not bootable; but I get the impression that what you want is a non-fussy, leave me alone solution which works quietly in the background?</p><p></p><p>TM does this.</p><p></p><p>Firstly, you need to buy an Ext Hard Drive (EHD) which I advise should match or exceed the capacity of your Int Hard Drive, whatever that is.</p><p></p><p>Don't but from Apple. They are OTT expensive. Outlets like OWC have a large range of affordable EHDs. In your case, it will have to be USB connected from what you say and this reduces the cost further.</p><p></p><p>When you get your EHD, I would advise that you connect it (by USB) directly to your Mac rather than through a Hub.</p><p></p><p>Instead, buy an inexpensive USB Hub from which you can safely run your Mouse, Keyboard and Printer. I prefer powered Hubs because, as the name suggests, they take power from the mains rather than just from your Mac.</p><p></p><p>Thus, you would use one USB port for TM; one for the Hub and that leaves one free — for example to connect a phone etc to iTunes.</p><p></p><p>At the end of all this, connect your EHD via USB. Then, you may need to enter Disc Utility and format the EHD for Mac (journaled) if it does not come Mac formatted from the supplier. (Ask if you need help with this).</p><p></p><p>Then enter TM through Preferences and choose your EHD and follow the instructions.</p><p></p><p>Ian</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IWT, post: 1286001, member: 83420"] Hi Barbara There's much great advice, eg, from Ttaylor and I have added my piece on your previous thread. From all the info you've given us and from my interpretation of your computer needs, I'd say that Time Machine would be adequate in your case. True, it's not bootable; but I get the impression that what you want is a non-fussy, leave me alone solution which works quietly in the background? TM does this. Firstly, you need to buy an Ext Hard Drive (EHD) which I advise should match or exceed the capacity of your Int Hard Drive, whatever that is. Don't but from Apple. They are OTT expensive. Outlets like OWC have a large range of affordable EHDs. In your case, it will have to be USB connected from what you say and this reduces the cost further. When you get your EHD, I would advise that you connect it (by USB) directly to your Mac rather than through a Hub. Instead, buy an inexpensive USB Hub from which you can safely run your Mouse, Keyboard and Printer. I prefer powered Hubs because, as the name suggests, they take power from the mains rather than just from your Mac. Thus, you would use one USB port for TM; one for the Hub and that leaves one free — for example to connect a phone etc to iTunes. At the end of all this, connect your EHD via USB. Then, you may need to enter Disc Utility and format the EHD for Mac (journaled) if it does not come Mac formatted from the supplier. (Ask if you need help with this). Then enter TM through Preferences and choose your EHD and follow the instructions. Ian [/QUOTE]
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