How to Use Time Machine Backup in macOS Tahoe - Complete Guide
Time Machine is Apple’s built-in backup solution that automatically backs up your Mac, including your apps, music, photos, emails, and documents. This guide shows you how to set up and use Time Machine in macOS Tahoe to keep your data safe. 1. What You Need for Time Machine Before setting up Time Machine, you’ll need: An external drive (external HDD, SSD, or NAS) with at least twice the storage capacity of your Mac’s internal drive The external drive should be formatted as APFS or Mac OS Extended (Journaled) The external drive must be connected via USB, Thunderbolt, or properly configured for network backup 2. Set Up Time Machine in macOS Tahoe Initial Setup Connect your external drive to your Mac. Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner of the screen. Select System Settings. In the sidebar, click General. Click Time Machine. Click the + button to add a backup disk. Select your external drive from the list. Click Set Up Disk. If prompted, click Encrypt Backup (recommended for security) and create a password. Click Set Up to confirm. Turn On Time Machine After adding your backup disk: ...