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restore from time machine

  1. The Clark

    How does a time machine backup restore your files/OS?

    During the setup process of a new Mac, you'll be prompted to backup from an existing Mac. In this case I have a time machine backup that I'd like to use, (just the default backup that happens when you use time machine) but I'm wondering if the backup will just put my files on the new mac, or if...