Mac Guides
Beginner
1 min read 3 stepsApril 2, 2026Verified April 2026Set Up Time Machine Backup
Automatic backups for your Mac.
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Difficulty
Beginner
Read Time
1 min read
Steps
3
Topics covered
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1
Connect drive
~15sPlug in external hard drive. Mac asks to use it for Time Machine.
2
How it works
~15sBacks up automatically every hour when drive is connected.
3
Restore
~15sTime Machine icon > Browse Backups > navigate back in time > Restore.
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