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  1. Q

    How to backup iCloud Photo Library

    I am using iCloud photo library and have chosen to download originals to my MacBook Pro because I want to have local copies of all my photos. My SSD is almost full and I will most likely have to switch to optimising mac storage and storing originals only in iCloud. I would like to be able to...
  2. AppleSmack

    Who uses Paragon HDM for Mac?

    I'm looking for a imaging/cloning solution for my new tbMBP 2016. At the moment, I'm using TimeMachine for backup, though as my MBP is used for my work too, I also want cloning for the speedy restores in an emergency. As a former PC user, I've always used Paragon's backup/restore software...
  3. A

    iPhone syncing help

    Hello, if I sync my iPhone to my computer and then afterwards delete things off my iPhone to free up space (such as photos and text message conversations), will they be deleted from my computer the next time I sync my iPhone? Also, if I am able to delete a text thread on my phone but keep it on...
  4. S

    Time Machine Access to sparsebundle as zip file on windows

    Hi All, I'm new here but I'm racking my brains and I can't work out what to do. I've been backing up to a NAS drive (WD My Cloud) with time machine. I no longer have access to the location where the NAS drive is located so have logged in and downloaded the backup file "Sam's...
  5. J

    Creating a "Twin" iMac from a different year iMac?

    I am wondering if it is possible to back up a mac, then use that back up on a different mac to make a twin. The end goal is to update the OS on my late 2012 iMac from 10.8.5 to 10.9.5. I have a mid 2011 iMac and a late 2013 iMac at my disposal, each running on 10.9.5. Also, I don't want to...
  6. scribble79

    Apple pay connect problem

    I recently purchased an I7. I played with all the settings wallet and such and was able to add several cards. I then got home that night and did a phone restore using my older I5s back up that had all my stuff through Itunes. Since that the only issue I get is when trying to add a car to Apple...
  7. baccusapp

    Baccus - Reliable backups to your NAS and External Drives

    Introducing Baccus - a flexible, fast and efficient backup application for your Mac. Baccus simplifies and manages multiple backups to external drives and NAS systems. Imagine arriving at work and, without lifting a finger, have your computer start backing up your files. Simply connect to your...
  8. M

    Backups query

    Hello, I an running Yosemite 10.10.5 on Macbook Air I use Mozy free to backup the few docs on my mac - this is working fine I performed a Time machine backup to a USB drive months ago when I first got my mac - this is fine. I have an icloud account with 50 gb backing up photos off my iphone...
  9. C

    iPad Cloud backup is taking much too long

    My iPad 2nd Generation is attached to my Macbook Air. I am attempting a backup (iCloud) of the iPad, but the time remaining is stuck at 4 hours, and sometimes that changes to more hours. I have deleted most backup items on the iPad, have lots of iCloud space, both devices are connected to my...
  10. shellxbell

    iPhone 5S wiped photos, but memory full?

    So last night I tried to backup my iPhone 5S onto iTunes. My phone crashed, was stuck on the Apple logo, so I spent all night updating the software to the new iOS with it in safety mode. When it finally came back on, I could get into my phone but everything was very slow and clunky. This...
  11. gareo1mac

    Not Enough Space iPhone Backup to iTunes

    I need to get a new iPhone, and I need to do a full iTunes backup to my computer (of my current iPhone) in order to restore everything correctly on my new phone (right?). But my laptop does not have enough storage space. How can I get around this issue and do a full backup to an external hard...
  12. musicist.saurav

    How to recover unsaved lost photos! Need Help.

    Hi all, I am using iPhone 6 plus. My iPhone's touchscreen was not working properly. So, service centre replaced it with a new set. Recently I took some photos on that set. To transfer them to my computer I connected it using the USB cable. iTune opened. It asked me whether I want to use my...
  13. S

    Moved Time Machine backup, unexpected behavior

    I recently moved a full TM backup from one external to a larger partition on another. It was 1 TB and took 3-4 days to copy. I thought I did everything right, but instead of adding to the backup I had, it did a full backup on top of the 1 TB I already had. Time Machine sees the older backups...
  14. M

    Best way to back up multiple macs to one external?

    It's spring cleaning of electronics at my place today! I need to back up data across several Macs to one 2TB external hard drive. I want to be able to keep track of which computers these backups are from - Work, Home, my parents, etc. but the Time Machine backup file won't let me edit the name...
  15. S

    iphone encrypted backup the worst design flaw ever.

    How did this ever come about and how is it nothing has ever been done about it? iTunes entices you to turn on encrypted backups for your iPhone without any warning that there is NO way to recover your password if you forget it. Horrible but OK fine. Whatever. But how is it that there is NO way...
  16. A

    macOS 12.12.2 beta6/7 cannot backup to Time Capsule

    Is there anybody has the same issue, I need to reset(power off and on) the device for Mac to recognize the backup disk.
  17. I

    iTunes backup asking for password.

    Apple have replaced my phone and I am trying to restore a back up but it says I need a password the backup is not encrypted, so should't be password protected. I'm at my wits end. I've tried every password I've ever used and I'm getting nothing. Can anyone suggest anything.
  18. S

    Installing an additional ssd and moving/cloning os to it

    Hey everyone, first time posting I have mid 2012 macbook pro with a 500 GB hdd, I need more space and I want to run the os on a ssd to make it faster and smoother. I have a 120 GB ssd and I want to install it in the place of the optical drive (so i will have both hdd and ssd inside the...
  19. X

    iPad - Lock-screen passcode reset/recovery help!

    Hi, I cannot believe I’m having to ask this. I stupidly changed my iPad Air 2 lock-screen passcode the other night from the old 4-digit passcode to a 6-digit one (thumb and finger prints still intact) but I’ve already managed to forget it. Yes, I am embarrassed and yes, I hope this isn’t a sign...
  20. GreatMightySymp

    AirPort Time Capsule keeps requesting to create a new backup.

    For the last month or two I've been running into an issue where my AirPort Time Capsule (latest model) keeps requesting to create a new backup after a week or two. To give some info about the device, it's essentially a brand-new device as I just got it back around September. It's set in wired...