there is no
corruption in the synchronization process. These can act as a pseudo backup
method, though sometimes files are not on your local system then (but just a
link) and then time machine won’t back them up or will back them up incorrectly.
There are books written about best approaches
Note that the operating system volume is managed entirely by Apple on
modern machines, so you only need a backup strategy for the data volume.
On 3/6/24 13:42, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:
I use both. CCC will do the same basic backup as Time Machine but
is very flexible if y
One thing that carbin copy cloner does is clone your hard drive and make it
bootable which means if for some reason your main drive crashes, you can just
replace the bad drive, then clone the latest backup to the new drive and you
should be good to go. Time machine does not have this feature
I use both. CCC will do the same basic backup as Time Machine but is
very flexible if you wish to make more focused backups of specific data.
Also creating restore tasks can make restoring easier.
If CCC offers a trial, give it a try.
From E.T.'s Keyboard...
"Alone we
Hello everyone, I'm trying to decide if just using time machine as a
backup and restore option is better than purchasing carbon copy cloner? Because
my research seems to show that one does the same thing as the other. Meaning
I'm using time machine what would be the benefi
It does not look like one can delete files or folders from inside a
Time Machine backup. So I will leave things as they are.
From E.T.'s Keyboard...
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
-Helen Keller
My e-Mail:
ancient.ali...@icloud.com
On 5/12/202
On 5/12/2024 10:41 AM, Ian Robinson wrote:
When I’ve checked my own Time Machine backups, the easiest way seems to be to
open the drive and navigate the folders in Finder in the usual way.
My Time Machine drive is set to show up on the Desktop.
After pressing Command+o on the drive, there was a
Hi Dave,
My Time Machine backup is encrypted. Hence, when I attach the drive to the
computer, a system dialogue pops up asking for the password. Once entered,
there is a few seconds delay then the Seagate drive shows up on the Desktop.
After that, I can browse the drive like any other drive
own Time Machine backups, the easiest way seems to be to
open the drive and navigate the folders in Finder in the usual way.
My Time Machine drive is set to show up on the Desktop.
After pressing Command+o on the drive, there was a list of folders named with
the date of the various backups
When I’ve checked my own Time Machine backups, the easiest way seems to be to
open the drive and navigate the folders in Finder in the usual way.
My Time Machine drive is set to show up on the Desktop.
After pressing Command+o on the drive, there was a list of folders named with
the date of
E.T.
Here’s a text file I copied a few years back. Process seems a bit squirrely but
I think I’ve managed to use it a couple times.
Restore a File Using Time Machine
Position on desired folder
Extras menu, Time Machine
Enter Time Machine; wait until finished
Control-Option F1
Finder in Time
I have never been completely sure of the official way of doing this.
I do remember some discussion though.
1. Find the timeline areea by stop interacting and then going to the next
item .
2. The backup selection is a slider that can be navigated several ways.
ONce you find the date, then go back to
Hello,
When selecting this option from the status bar, how does one
navigate the backup? I was trying to find a particular folder in the
Finder. Thanks.
From E.T.'s Keyboard...
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
-Helen Keller
My e-Mail:
ancient.ali...@icloud.com
--
T
Hi all,
I may need to do a fresh install of Sonoma. Thinking to use the Time
Machine backup to restore from. If anyone has done this successfully,
can you share any pointers to help me in this project? Thanks.
From E.T.'s Keyboard...
"Alone we can do so little; together we can
Hi!
>From what I remember you have to view it as you view a list of files.
But I seldom do this so I can’t say for sure.
Bless.
/A
> On 21 Dec 2023, at 23:31, Traci Duncan wrote:
>
> Hi all, I’ve pulled out an old portable drive that has Time Machine back ups
> from my old Ma
Hi all, I’ve pulled out an old portable drive that has Time Machine back ups
from my old Mac. I have never gotten used to using Time Machine, let alone
searching it. How do I find certain photos or photo folders?
Oh, how I wish I could search it like a regular folder system.
Any guidance is
I find that Western digital drives last an average of 18 months so I have
switched to Seagate drives for backing up files.
Jean
On Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 12:50:58 PM UTC-7 jasonj...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> On 2/7/23 13:59, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:
> > Definitely SSD. I use Western Digital
On 2/7/23 13:59, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:
Definitely SSD. I use Western Digital spin drives but when the budget
allows it, I will likely get the same brand for SSD.
Yes, exactly, and there are good reviews available online so you can
choose an appropriate product. You could start wi
isionaries
wrote:
> I have a Seagate Drive, and have never had any trouble with it.
> Donna
>
>
>> On Jul 2, 2023, at 12:30 PM, Kevin Gibbs wrote:
>>
>> Guys,
>>
>> You may see this note on several lists. My wife has a Western digital
>> mechanical
I have a Seagate Drive, and have never had any trouble with it.
Donna
> On Jul 2, 2023, at 12:30 PM, Kevin Gibbs wrote:
>
> Guys,
>
> You may see this note on several lists. My wife has a Western digital
> mechanical drive she uses for Time Machine. The last time she fire
il:
ancient.ali...@icloud.com
On 7/2/2023 10:30 AM, Kevin Gibbs wrote:
Guys,
You may see this note on several lists. My wife has a Western digital
mechanical drive she uses for Time Machine. The last time she fired it up, we
had a bit of a panic as it failed to be recognized or mount initially. While
> Do you have any recommendations for a 4TB drive to be used exclusively for
> Time Machine?
>
> Finally, if an SSD doesn’t provide greater durability, do you have
> recommendations for the best mechanical drive solution?
>
> Thanks,
> Kevin
>
>
> --
>
Guys,
You may see this note on several lists. My wife has a Western digital
mechanical drive she uses for Time Machine. The last time she fired it up, we
had a bit of a panic as it failed to be recognized or mount initially. While
the drive did eventually present itself in Finder and do its
Hello,
I am running Apple Mail on the latest Ventura on my 2020 Macbook Air.
back in December 2022 I accidentally deleted some but not all mail boxes which
i would now like to recover from time machine. Is there any way to determine
which mail boxes were backed up in time machine on say 22
Hi there, My Time machine backup destination is a networked storage drive. I
had to change the password . This required a new backup job as I couldn't find
any way to change the existing password in the Time machine settings. When
adding the drive there was a message such as detect
OK, two completely different questions about Time Machine.
1. I believe in some cases, you can pick an APP or finder window before you
start the time Machine process. You will need to experiment a little as I have
only recovered one or two items with time machine.
2. You can certainly leave your
Is it ok to leave external drive plugged in permenantly to MacbookPro2017 for
time machine backup?
Thanks!
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From: mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2023 9:31 AM
To: Email Groups
Subject: Help using Time Machine
Dear Group,
I am using Mac OS
Dear Group,
I am using Mac OS Monterey.
Today I opened my CheckBook Pro app and to my surprise, It was showing my last
transactions was December 29th 2022.
I guess there was a iCloud sync problem between my Big Sur & my Monterey.
So I have a Time Machine backup from January 22, 2023.
When I e
On 8/1/23 10:57, Kathryn Zodrow wrote:
I know the new Mac has a USB C port and my older Mac just has a regular USB
port that I use to plug in my backup disk for time machine. Should I get a USB
to USB C adapter for the backup disk before I transfer over files or back
everything up
Hi Donna.
Thanks for the info. That sounds great. I know the new Mac has a USB C port and
my older Mac just has a regular USB port that I use to plug in my backup disk
for time machine. Should I get a USB to USB C adapter for the backup disk
before I transfer over files or back everything up
setting it up today after I have lunch. I haven’t
> done that with voiceover before. Is it pretty straightforward to set up a new
> computer using voiceover? I was wondering how do I transfer my data from Time
> Machine on my old Mac to the new one? I have just used Time Machine to
today after I have lunch. I haven’t done that
with voiceover before. Is it pretty straightforward to set up a new computer
using voiceover? I was wondering how do I transfer my data from Time Machine on
my old Mac to the new one? I have just used Time Machine to back up my files,
and have not
loud.com
On 12/11/2022 3:52 PM, Fazil M. wrote:
Is Crucial X6 APFS compatible?
Thanks!
-Original Message-
From: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2022 3:11 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com; Agent086b
Subject: Re: Problem with Time Machine
The back
Is Crucial X6 APFS compatible?
Thanks!
-Original Message-
From: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2022 3:11 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com; Agent086b
Subject: Re: Problem with Time Machine
The backup drive needs to be APFS.
From E.T.&
m still working out Ventura.
I have a USB drive that I connect to the Mac for backups. I was able to use the
backup to setup the new Mac with no problems.
However I now wish to backup the new Mac. When I go in to Time Machine settings
to tell it where to backup. Problem is Time Machine will no
Sorry for so many questions I am still working out Ventura.
I have a USB drive that I connect to the Mac for backups. I was able to use the
backup to setup the new Mac with no problems.
However I now wish to backup the new Mac. When I go in to Time Machine settings
to tell it where to backup
Hello,
I am running Ventura 13.0.1 on my 2018 iMac.
How can I recover a deleted Email from time machine using VoiceOver? I
accidentally erased the desired Email and then erased all items in the Email
trash folder. I have looked on the web on recovering mail from time machine but
the suggested
le
> will make violent revolution inevitable."
> --John F. Kennedy
> My e-Mail:
> ancient...@icloud.com
>
> On 8/29/2022 1:49 PM, Kevin Gibbs wrote:
> > Guys,
> >
> > Subject says most of it. I need a Time machine drive large enough to
> back up most, but not
Amazon is one source.
From E.T.'s Keyboard...
"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible
will make violent revolution inevitable."
--John F. Kennedy
My e-Mail:
ancient.ali...@icloud.com
On 8/29/2022 1:49 PM, Kevin Gibbs wrote:
Guys,
Subject says most of it. I need
Guys,
Subject says most of it. I need a Time machine drive large enough to back up
most, but not all, of an 8TB internal SSD. I’ve excluded all the directories
containing all my VST instruments as they could be redownloaded from their
respective manufacturers. I assume they would have to be
The music app suddenly replaced its library with an old version, thus taking
away a lot of work I’ve recently done. I am more than a bit angry. Is there a
way to restoree a previous library from my backup that I know was closer to
accurate? I have never had any luck getting the time machine
Swift Playgrounds Recognition)
Fort McMurray, AB Canada
> On Feb 15, 2022, at 08:54, Paul Hopewell wrote:
>
> Hello,
> I am running Monterey 12.2.1 on my 2018 iMac.
> I am trying to understand how to restore an individual file from time
> machine. As a test I have created
Hello,
I am running Monterey 12.2.1 on my 2018 iMac.
I am trying to understand how to restore an individual file from time machine.
As a test I have created several different versions of a test file and after
each version have used the menu extra time machine menu (VO+M+M) to force a
time
Hello Tim,
Many thanks for your info on this. However I still have problems…
First I had to simplify my time machine setup. I have 2 time machine disks
which save alternate backups. One of these time machine disks contains 2
partitions one for my Mac and the other for my wife’s Mac. To get
Hi,
Here’s instructions I posted some time ago:
***
>> 1. Up to the Extras menu and choose Time Machine.
>> 2. Select Enter Time Machine.
>>
>> This will automatically bring you to the newest Time Machine backup. To
>> access older ones...
>>
>>
Hello,
I am running Mac/OS Monterey 12.2.1.
In the past I used to restore files from time machine by using Finder on the
time machine disk to locate the desired file in a backup with the desired date
and time and using command+c to copy that file to the clipboard. I then went
back to Finder on
Well, how interesting. When I opened Time Machine Just Now, I experienced
exactly what you described. But I swear that wasn’t what was happening before.
It seemed to just skip right over the Latest Backup Item.
Cheers,
Donna
> On Jul 27, 2021, at 3:36 PM, Brad Snyder wrote:
>
>
Try doing this without interacting.
When I go to Menu Extras, and press VO + Spacebar, on the Time Machine item, I
am able to navigate using either VO + DownArrow, or just DownArrow by itself,
and I am able to navigate the pull down menu as I have always done.
HTH.
- Brad -
On Jul 27, 2021
Hi all,
Subject says it all. I used to be able to do this by interacting, after
pressing VO-shift-space on time Machine in the Extras menu. But I no longer
see a way to determine the date of my last backup. Anyone know how to find
this info?
Cheers,
Donna
--
The following information is
Subject: Re: Time machine on M1 Mac?
While we are on the subject of backups, has anyone used Carbon Copy Cloner? Are
there advantages, other than cost, for one over the other?
Best Regards,
Les
On Jun 15, 2021, at 7:30 PM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
mailto:macv
just not in the Extras menu by default. You can add it to the
> Extras menu either by checking the box in the Time Machine pane in System
> Prefs, or in the Dock & Menus pane of System Prefs. BTW, the Time Machine
> app in the Applications folder has always behaved in the manne
on’t remember ever having to set it up to show in the Extras
> menu. But prior to this Mac, I’ve always migrated my data using Time
> Machine, so it may be that I set it up on my first Mac and that option was
> just moved forward in the migration process.
> Cheers,
> Donna
>
&
Hi Tim,
Interesting. I don’t remember ever having to set it up to show in the Extras
menu. But prior to this Mac, I’ve always migrated my data using Time Machine,
so it may be that I set it up on my first Mac and that option was just moved
forward in the migration process.
Cheers,
Donna
Hi Donna,
Actually, it’s just not in the Extras menu by default. You can add it to the
Extras menu either by checking the box in the Time Machine pane in System
Prefs, or in the Dock & Menus pane of System Prefs. BTW, the Time Machine app
in the Applications folder has always behaved in
Hi,
There is no difference when using time machine to back up an M1 Mac versus any
other Mac. You need to go to System Preferences, Time Machine, then set it up
there.
Later…
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 15, 2021, at 4:56 PM, Agent086b wrote:
>
> Hi,
> could you please tel
Sure. First, they moved Time Machine. It’s no longer in the Extras Menu. The
tricky part is that you can access it in the Applications folder, but when I
did that, the only option I had was to restore. However, when I accessed it
from System Prefs, I was able to set up Time Machine, Configure
,
> Donna
>
>> On Jun 15, 2021, at 5:26 PM, Donna Goodin wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I’ve finally gotten to the point where I’m ready to back up my M1 Mac. But
>> I have discovered that time machine no longer appears in my Extras menu. I
>> f
Never mind, got it. Sorry to clutter the list.
Cheers,
Donna
> On Jun 15, 2021, at 5:26 PM, Donna Goodin wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I’ve finally gotten to the point where I’m ready to back up my M1 Mac. But I
> have discovered that time machine no longer appears in my Extras m
Hi all,
I’ve finally gotten to the point where I’m ready to back up my M1 Mac. But I
have discovered that time machine no longer appears in my Extras menu. I found
it in the Apps folder, but I only seem to have the option to Restore, not to
backup. What’s the deal? How are we supposed to
r startup device). Have a
> good ferret around in there. Apple explicitly documents manipulation of local
> mailboxes in the Finder, so it cannot be so bad—albeit that finding the
> mailbox itself can be a bit tedious since it’s heavily nested. But you’ll
> find it, eventually. If yo
the mailbox
itself can be a bit tedious since it’s heavily nested. But you’ll find it,
eventually. If your Time Machine backup is local, then begin your journey by
opening the backups.backupdb folder on that backup volume, and descend into the
computer folder, and then backup folder for a given
gt;
>>>> On May 20, 2021, at 5:03 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi John,
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for this. It sounds complicated, though. Would an alternative be to
>>>> simply r
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi John,
>>>
>>> Thanks for this. It sounds complicated, though. Would an alternative be to
>>> simply restore my old Mac from the backup? I made the backup on Monday, so
>>> about the only thing that would be d
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi John,
>>
>> Thanks for this. It sounds complicated, though. Would an alternative be to
>> simply restore my old Mac from the backup? I made the backup on Monday, so
>> about the only thing that would be different would be the personal mailbox
t sounds complicated, though. Would an alternative be to
> simply restore my old Mac from the backup? I made the backup on Monday, so
> about the only thing that would be different would be the personal mailboxes
> I deleted. I’ve never had to restore from a time-machine backup though, so
Hi John,
Thanks for this. It sounds complicated, though. Would an alternative be to
simply restore my old Mac from the backup? I made the backup on Monday, so
about the only thing that would be different would be the personal mailboxes I
deleted. I’ve never had to restore from a time-machine
I think your best bet is using the time machine interface. You have to open
time machine when you are in mail and use the slider to go back to a specific
time in the past in which that folder was present. I have not done this in a
long time, so someone else might have better, more specific
Hi all,
I have one personal mail folder that I forgot to copy over to the new Mac. I
would like to retrieve it from my last Time Machine backup of the old Mac.
Anyone know how to do this?
TIA,
Donna
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The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries
list.
If
> On May 10, 2021, at 11:48, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> As I have said, my plan with the new M1 Mac is to use Time Machine only to
> move files. But one thing I am wondering about is how to migrate mailboxes
> that are on my
ilboxes and accounts in Internet accounts in
>> system preferences, they will show up automatically on your new Mac. You
>> won't really have to do anything.
>>
>> - Brad -
>>
>> On May 10, 2021, at 11:48, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
>&g
#x27;Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> As I have said, my plan with the new M1 Mac is to use Time Machine only to
> move files. But one thing I am wondering about is how to migrate mailboxes
> that are on my Mac, that is personal mailboxes that I
needed it. I keep the mail on the server, and archive it from there, then download the archive files – an advantage of running one’s own mail server. On 5/10/21, 12:48, "'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries" wrote:Hi all, As I have said, my plan with the new M1 Mac is to use Time
As I have said, my plan with the new M1 Mac is to use Time Machine only to move
files. But one thing I am wondering about is how to migrate mailboxes that are
on my Mac, that is personal mailboxes that I have created and saved. If anyone
could share how they go about doing this, I would greatl
Hi all,
As I have said, my plan with the new M1 Mac is to use Time Machine only to move
files. But one thing I am wondering about is how to migrate mailboxes that are
on my Mac, that is personal mailboxes that I have created and saved. If anyone
could share how they go about doing this, I
Hi Robert,
Nice guess. Tried it, but no dice. I've figured out the problem is that VO is
on, but nothing I do will activate speech. (sigh*(
Thanks,
Donna
> On May 4, 2021, at 4:02 PM, Robert Hill wrote:
>
> Hi Donna,
>
> What you might want to try is to hold down CTRl and option keys, and h
Hi Donna,
What you might want to try is to hold down CTRl and option keys, and hit the
power button 3 times.
This should get you into a window where accessibility settings are checked or
unchedcked.
Use VO and right arrow to move through the options. VoiceOver should be the
first option. It w
Hi all,
Subject says it all. I migrated my data, everything seemed to be going well. I
heard VO say only 7 minutes remaining. But when I came back in the room, my MBA
had gone completely silent. The screen is lit up, so I know the Mac is on.
It's been like that for about twenty minutes. Anyo
igrate my data manually rather than using either a Time Machine
> backup, or the Migration Assistant. This way I know I have transferred only
> the data and not any of the accumulated garbage from the old Mac.
> Since I keep most of my files in iCloud drive, this is a very simple
>
I prefer to migrate my data manually rather than using either a Time Machine
backup, or the Migration Assistant. This way I know I have transferred only
the data and not any of the accumulated garbage from the old Mac.
Since I keep most of my files in iCloud drive, this is a very simple
Hi all,
I'm excited to say that I'm a proud owner of a new MBA.
In the past, I've migrated my data using a time-machine backup, and it seemed
to go faster and more smoothly. However, that was several OSes ago, so I
thought I'd see what the current thinking about tha
Yes,I know all about that one. I was hoping for someone to tell me from
a sighted user's perspective what it would look like if the Time Machine
drive were unavailable--like maybe a red icon or something in the Extras
window, something like that. For example, when she boots her system in
on the RETURN key again to effectively
> rename things. Sometimes the things that get renamed are the system drive and
> the Time Machine drive. While this does not appear to affect the system's
> functionality or behavior in any way, the only way I know to stop it from
> h
ively rename things. Sometimes the things that get renamed are the
system drive and the Time Machine drive. While this does not appear to
affect the system's functionality or behavior in any way, the only way I
know to stop it from happening is to take those things off the desktop
via
me line. I need to do some more investigating of this.
>
>As for opening Time Machine from the Finder, this can only be a problem if
> you are heavily manipulating files and folders haphazardly. As long as you
> are careful and you know exactly what it is you are trying to access, there
>
properly with
the time line. I need to do some more investigating of this.
As for opening Time Machine from the Finder, this can only be a problem if
you are heavily manipulating files and folders haphazardly. As long as you are
careful and you know exactly what it is you are trying to access
eed it is.
But try opening Time Machine from the Applications folder instead. If
you don't get what I got, then I obviously have a wrong setting
somewhere. VoiceOver does some wacky stuff if you do this, such as, but
not limited to, not allowing you into the menus, and needing to acce
If I want to open my time machine disk to see the folders, I u usually look
at it through the Finder. I open the disk and proceed from there.
As far as I can see, the time machine interface looks the same to me. I
just tried this by opening Time Machine from the menu extras while focused
us and you have to bring the TM window
back yourself by finding it in the Window Chooser menu (double-VO+F2)?
The Time Machine window, once you get to it, is vastly different from the way
it's been for several versions of MacOS before Big Sur. Gone is the ability to
select a disk, or to
from the Extras menu?
Second, what's up with the fact that when TM is opened manually from the
Applications folder, VoiceOver loses focus and you have to bring the TM window
back yourself by finding it in the Window Chooser menu (double-VO+F2)?
The Time Machine window, once you get to it,
(double-VO+F2)?
The Time Machine window, once you get to it, is vastly different from
the way it's been for several versions of MacOS before Big Sur. Gone is
the ability to select a disk, or to open a list of backups to possibly
restore something, and the Restore button is dimmed.
Anyo
You might want to do the First Aid before you start filling the disk again
just for the sake of maybe avoiding it not working properly when you do have
the disk filled with old backups.
Take Care
John D. Panarese
Director
Mac for the Blind
Tel, (631) 724-4479
Email, j...@macfortheblind.com
W
Thanks. After this purge, the volume will be pretty empty, but I'm
filling up the source disk pretty fast, so maybe it won't be as long as
I thought before the backup drive is full again. Either way, I'm
archiving this message and will revisit the issue the next time it
happens and I try all th
I’m guessing there is something going on with the disk. Please remember to
let me know what happens. I’d be curious, and I’ll do some poking around to see
if there are any other potential solutions.
Take Care
John D. Panarese
Director
Mac for the Blind
Tel, (631) 724-4479
Email, j...@macfort
I'll try it the next time it happens. For now, an easy solution is that
I deleted a folder of old backups under another name. Trash is now
emptying. Slowly.
On 12/29/2020 2:42 PM, John Panarese wrote:
Another shot in the dark here, but if this is a separate drive, try
doing a first aid on it
SUPPORT
> On Dec 29, 2020, at 2:14 PM, Steve Matzura wrote:
>
> I did, and it didn't.
>
>
>
> On 12/29/2020 2:05 PM, John Panarese wrote:
>> No, it shouldn’t be necessary. Which is why I suggested deselecting and
>> reselecting the drive in Time Machine
I did, and it didn't.
On 12/29/2020 2:05 PM, John Panarese wrote:
No, it shouldn’t be necessary. Which is why I suggested deselecting
and reselecting the drive in Time Machine preferences. You will not
lose any of the data, but it might force the system to start purging
the oldest ba
some day.
On 12/29/2020 1:35 PM, Brad Snyder wrote:
> In the past, when my Time Machine backup has approached capacity, I have
> wiped the drive and made a clean start over.
>
> - Brad -
>
>
> On Dec 29, 2020, at 12:30, Steve Matzura <mailto:numb...@noisynotes.com&
No, it shouldn’t be necessary. Which is why I suggested deselecting and
reselecting the drive in Time Machine preferences. You will not lose any of the
data, but it might force the system to start purging the oldest backups as it
should. My choice to manually delete my backups is exactly that
The point is, we should not have to be doing this manually at all.
According to this article <https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250>,
Time Machine automatically makes hourly backups for the past 24 hours,
daily backups for the past month, and weekly backups for all previous
month
27;s more work, but
it'll save you in the end some day.
On 12/29/2020 1:35 PM, Brad Snyder wrote:
In the past, when my Time Machine backup has approached capacity, I
have wiped the drive and made a clean start over.
- Brad -
On Dec 29, 2020, at 12:30, Steve Matzura <mailto:numb...
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