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  1. L

    How to attach encrypted HFS+ drives to a network?

    I know that people have asked this sort of question before, but I've always found it geared specifically for their own equipment, rather than in a general sense. How do users out there attach an encrypted drive to a network, be it a hard drive or raid, be it attached via ethernet or via a USB...
    • leeuk321
    • Thread
    • backup das encryption hard drive hfs+ nas netgear network router time machine
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Networking
  2. B

    Not able to restore my Aperture library

    I have backed up my Aperture 3 library (managed NOT referenced) which was ( 800GB) to Time machine as well as to an off site external HD. My problem is that since Safari crashed recently my Aperture program won’t open on my iMac (3TB) running Yosemite. Aperture works on my MBP also running...
  3. Nadjla

    How to open old iPhoto library

    Hi everyone, I bought a new MacBook Pro in 2016 because my old one stopped working (bought in 2010). Luckily I did have a back-up. I put the complete back-up on a hard drive. Never looked at it until today, I was curious about some old pictures and opened the back-up. I was able to find the...
  4. jusacruiser

    iPhone:Automatically Backup to "iCloud" or "this computer"

    Should I Automatically backup my iPhone to "iCloud" or "This Computer" See image below. What are the pros and cons of backing up to "iCloud" vs. "This Computer" ??
  5. A

    MacBook Pro 2011 Logic Board Issue

    Hello, I have MacBook Pro 2011 and after the logic board problem I can't log to my MBP ! I have very important data on it! Now I have a PC with windows 10 how I can get my data again ? Note: The MBP had a password when it was work properly. Thank you.
    • Ali7
    • Thread
    • backup files hdd access macbook pro early 2011
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  6. F

    Time Machine for 2 computers?

    I have a run of the mill old router by linksys without any ports open in my office, but I need to get a Time Machine solution to backup 3 Macs. Are there external drives that have built in wifi? or is there a way to plug in external to one machine and have others backup to it as well?
  7. B

    CCC Snapshots vs Timemachine Snapshots

    Are there any differences between Carbon Copy Cloner and Time Machine's snapshots? I've been using both for awhile and would rather just use one (CCC). Initially, I was Time Machining to a specific disk and CCC'ing to two other disks. Well my TM disk died so I figured I would just turn on...
  8. O

    Time Capsule 3TB fail Apple

    Hi, I purchased a 3TB Time Capsule direct from Apple last year (April 2018) after my trusted 500mb Time Capsule was too small to carry on, it was about 8 years old and never let me down. From July '18 I have had my Time Capsule history completely wiped, Apple staff remoted in twice to my iMac...
    • omikeyz
    • Thread
    • 3tb apple back-up backup fail time capsule time-capsule
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  9. geohei

    Startup disk image backup question

    Hi. I'd like to image backup my startup disk (Mojave 10.14). To explain ... a real block copy image, not copying files, but (used) sector by sector. I checked Carbon Copy Cloner (CCC) and I am testing sparse image and sparse bundle backups at this time. However I don't get how CCC can...
  10. MarckyG

    Wireless Portable storage recommendations - compatible with Time Machine?

    Hey, I'm looking for a wireless and portable storage that can function as a Time Capsule stand-in while traveling... I was wondering... Could you use a portable wireless drive such as the LaCie Fuel or WD My Passport Wireless Pro as a portable NAS? With Time Machine for your Mac? I'm not sure...
    • MarckyG
    • Thread
    • backup my passport wireless nas time capsule time machine
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  11. S.B.G

    macOS How to Create a Cron Job on macOS?

    I'm still searching around the Internet on how to do this, but I want to ask here, too. I've setup a Raspberry Pi to run a Mediawiki on the LAN. I also wanted to figure out how to backup said Raspberry Pi as well. I was able to successfully run a backup over the network from the Pi to the Mac...
  12. S.B.G

    Backing Up Raspbian OS

    Does anyone know of a simple way to automatically backup Raspbian OS which resides on an SD card in a Raspberry Pi? I'm searching around the Internet this morning looking for a simple and easy solution, but so far I haven't found anything quite like I want. Most of the things I find are just...
  13. bearinthetown

    Problem with iPhone backup on 5GB iCloud

    Hi guys, I have iPhone 6s Plus and I have a problem with cellular data, which stops from time to time. I've been suggested by Apple employee to try doing backup to iCloud (not on iTunes) and resetting iPhone from iTunes (not iCloud). The problem is that my 5GB iCloud still screams to be not...
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    Should I use Time Machine on my new MBP?

    Hi guys. I currently have an Air from 2012 and today I'm getting a brand new Pro. I have a ton of files on my Air, so the easiest thing would just be to use Time Machine to get the new Pro up and running without losing anything. However, since my Air is so old, I don't know if there'll be a...
    • felixen
    • Thread
    • backup fresh install macbook air macbook pro new new mac time machine
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    Problems reverting back to Sierra from High Sierra

    Hey all – I'm in a bit of a kerfuffle at the moment and was hoping someone might be able to shed some light on this situation? I've searched through various forums but haven't had any luck. Many thanks in advance. Since upgrading to High Sierra last week, my 15" MBP retina early 2013 began...
  16. Giuanniello

    Backup software - which one?

    Very basic needs here, I do most care about my photography library, the database being on the computer and the archive being on an external drive, a second external drive backups the first one and also the computer's library, when I delete or change names etc on the main archive I need the...
  17. At_Op45

    Backup USB Bootdrives

    Hi there. I recently installed Mojave on my main device and attempted to create a boot drive for my older iMac which is in need of repair. Like most of you known, Mojave no longer shows previously purchased macOS in the app store. Apple has even come out and said to use devices with High Sierra...
    • At_Op45
    • Thread
    • backup boot drive macos usb drive
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: macOS
  18. aottke

    Removing External Drive from Time Machine Backup?

    I'm looking for a way to remove a drive I'm currently backing up TO Time Machine so it won't backup anymore and so it doesn't take up space any longer. I have recently migrated the data to a larger, separate drive that I'd like to back up instead. But I can't seem to figure out how to delete a...
    • aottke
    • Thread
    • backup external hard drive time machine
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  19. SharvinRocks

    THE ULTIMATE FIX: iTunes 'Error 14' whilst updating iOS

    Did you update your iPhone's iOS software via iTunes only to run into Error 14 whilst updating it, only to leave you with a bricked phone, with no previous iCloud/local backups and wishing you could turn back time? READ ON. Okay guys. I decided to update this iPhone 6S Plus to iOS 12 only to...
  20. Gregzo

    iMazing | Manage your iPhone. Your Way.

    Hi everyone! I'm Greg, one of the developers of iMazing. We've been around for a while (remember Diskaid?), and somehow haven't started a thread here in all those years... I guess we were waiting for Dark Mode to come into the spotlight! iMazing is the ultimate iOS device manager. We aim...
    • Gregzo
    • Thread
    • backup data recovery imazing ios ipa itunes alternative manage files time machine
    • Replies: 63
    • Forum: Mac Apps
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