13 articles tagged time machine.
Ever pressed “Delete” and immediately regretted it? Don’t panic! In this article, I’ll show you how to recover any file, even if you’ve completely removed that file from the Trash and you never got around to creating a Time Machine backup. I’ll also be showing you how to recover an earlier version of a file […]
If you’re experiencing problems with macOS, then sometimes you may have no choice but to cut your losses and reinstall the operating system from scratch, via its Recovery partition. But what if you discover that your Mac doesn’t have a Recovery partition? Don’t panic! In this article, I’ll share all the workarounds available, if you’ve […]
No matter how big your Mac’s memory, chances are you’ll manage to download enough apps and create enough files, to completely fill up that memory. When your Mac inevitability starts complaining about the amount of memory available, you could splash out on an external hard drive – or you could move some of your files […]
So, a new version of macOS has just been released and you’re eager to experience it for yourself – but resist the urge to install this update straight away! Although updating your Mac is usually pretty straightforward and error-free, there’s always a chance that you might be one of the unlucky few who do encounter […]
There’s several reasons why you might want to revert to an earlier version of macOS – perhaps you rely on an app that’s incompatible with the latest and greatest release; maybe you installed an experimental beta and it’s causing some problems, or perhaps you hate the direction that Apple are taking macOS, and you’re craving […]
Creating regular Time Machine backups is essential for ensuring you never lose access to your important files and data. Previously, we’ve covered how to create a Time Machine backup, how to check that your backups aren’t corrupted, and even how to use your Mac as a networked Time Machine drive, but what should you do […]
Did you now that you can take a snapshot of your Mac at any point in time, using a single Terminal command? As soon as you upgrade to macOS High Sierra, your Mac will switch from HFS Plus to a new file system, known as APFS (Apple File System). One of the more notable features […]
Most of us have experienced the pain of losing an important file. Maybe you hit the ‘Delete’ key at the wrong moment or a file has become corrupted, or perhaps the problem is more severe, for example maybe you formatted your hard drive without realising that this deletes all your data! Regardless of whether you […]
How many times have you forgot to plug the external hard drive into your Mac, only for your scheduled Time Machine backup to fail as a result? Creating a backup is one of those annoying tasks that’s easy to keep putting off, especially if you need to attach an external hard drive to your Mac every […]
Is your Mac complaining about the lack of space on your Time Machine drive? While you could solve the problem by investing in a bigger, better hard drive, you can often save some money by taking a critical look at exactly what you’re including in your Time Machine backups. Most of the time, you can […]
Whenever you want to download a new app, update an existing one, or install the latest-and-greatest version of macOS, the App Store is the place to go! Most of the time, downloading software from the App Store feels effortless, but from time to time things can go wrong. For example, the App Store may prevent […]
Time Machine backups are a great safety net. You should always create a Time Machine backup before making any changes at the operating system level, such as installing a beta version of macOS, and before applying any experimental or unsupported changes, such as using a third party app to alter your system font. However, it […]
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