This video introduces Time Machine, which is a utility that does automatic backups and keeps your backup updated over time. It's also the easiest way to restore files that you've lost. With Time Machine, you can restore all of your data in one move, or you can restore individual files that you've accidentally deleted. In this video, learn how to set up a Time Machine backup and see how to restore lost files.
- [Instructor] The easiest way to backup files…on your Mac is by using a tool that comes…with Mac OS called Time Machine.…It's easy to get it setup and it's easy…to restore files that you've lost.…The catch is that you need to dedicate…an external hard drive to this backup,…so I have a new, empty hard drive that…I've not connected to this computer yet.…I'll start by connecting this drive…to the computer and see what happens.…If you see this message pop up when you connect…your drive and you do want to use this drive…to store your backup, just click…this 'Use as Backup Disk' button,…but for now I don't want to do that.…
For now I'm just going to hit 'Don't Use'…because I also want to see what it looks like…if you connect a drive and that question…does not automatically pop up.…If that does not pop up, don't worry.…You can get this setup in System Preferences.…So, I'll go to System Preferences…and there's a category here for Time Machine,…and from here I can click on this button to select…the drive that I want to use for my backup.…
Author
Nick Brazzi
Updated
11/21/2018Released
9/24/2018- Setting up an Apple ID or iCloud account
- Browsing folders with Finder
- Creating, copying, moving, and renaming files and folders
- Launching and quitting applications
- Organizing a cluttered workspace
- Browsing the web with Safari
- Working with Mail, Contacts, and Calendar
- Communicating with instant messages and FaceTime calls
- Using iTunes, QuickTime, Photos, Maps, and other bundled apps
- Installing applications from the App Store
- Using essential voice commands for Siri
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Download the exercise files2m 44s
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Upgrade to macOS Mojave5m 5s
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1. Getting Started
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Connect to the internet4m 13s
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Update macOS2m 28s
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2. Finder: The Mac Filing Cabinet
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Browse through folders4m 44s
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Use folder shortcuts4m 6s
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Delete files and folders3m 18s
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Connect external drives3m 10s
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3. Using the Desktop
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4. Launching and Managing Applications
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Launch applications2m 51s
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Quit applications3m 42s
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Customize the Dock3m 23s
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5. Browsing the Web with Safari
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Browse and search the web5m 48s
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Bookmark important websites4m 38s
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Download files4m 17s
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6. Working with Mail, Contacts, and Calendars
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7. Instant Messages and FaceTime Calls
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8. Other Bundled Apps
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9. Installing and Managing Applications
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Set up a printer5m 7s
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10. Use Siri for Voice Commands
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11. Manage Notifications
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Work with notifications5m 26s
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12. Share Files and Data between Devices
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13. Backing Up and Restoring
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Back up files manually3m 16s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 8s
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Video: Set up Time Machine for automatic backups