How To Backup Your Mac

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[@aychihuahua99]

Nice explanation. Also people complaining about the speed, you can manually change the video speed yourself in the settings

[@urlocaljoshua0352]

Taylor Peterson Bitch

[@urlocaljoshua0352]

What

[@johnmac1960]

Why should I have to adjust my "ears" for his motor mouth? Know your audience !

[@ajafrodev9703]

damn everyone saying he talking fast but i thought it was perfect speed

[@lethaltarget9798]

Same! I get told that I speak fast but this man's Pace was perfect

[@TheChocolatBlanc]

r/iamverysmart

[@andiman45]

ithoughtitwasperfectalsobutthatsme...

[@reddkard]

Ajay Dev what people forget is , you can change the playback speed in KZbin settings 😀

[@ScrewFaceDiverse]

me too

[@Coolidentidy]

Thank you so much for this, it was really helpful! I didn’t mind at all how fast you talk, I was able to pick up on everything you said :)

[@kay19833]

I have a question, if I did a backup a month ago and it saved 10gb of data from my MacBook and now, a month later I have another 10gb of new data on my Mac making 20gb altogether, when I click "backup", does it only backup the new 10gb on the already backed up 10gb to make 20gb of used space on the external drive or it will save an entire 20gb on the already saved 10gb to make a total 30gb used space on the external drive? And do I have to format the external drive each time I want to do a backup? By the way, how do I just retrieve that one file/folder that I mistakingly deleted last week? I know you understand what I mean. Can anyone answer this question?

[@supercartech5885]

Same question for me too dear... Did you found any solution dear?

[@MichaelStrawn_I_am]

Thank you very much!! This is really helpful information that I will use to back up my cinematography work!😁

[@choices4good]

Even though you talk very fast, you are very easy to understand and follow. Thanks again.

[@rebeckah511]

I just slowed it down and it helped me to keep up. My question is, is it ok to delete extra documents and things myself while it’s backing up so it may speed up the process a bit. Or it doesn’t matter.???

[@iMakeItHappen96]

Does it save everything? Photos, notes, contacts?

[@abbydeng9749]

you were spitting flames ....

[@choices4good]

Thank you for demystifying what was formerly a scary process (formerly on a PC).

[@ElenaK4123]

This was very helpful, short and sweet. Thank you!

[@neiljames2324]

I'm trading my macbookpro in and I backed it up with the same drive as you. will I have all of my data? my old MacBook has 512 storage, and I bought a new MacBook now. my old MacBook is full I only have 23 Gigs of storage left. my question, if I connect my external drive to my new MacBook, will I have all of my data? can I just select specific files or photos? will the rest stay on my hard drive? thanks. sorry I didnt explain it so well. neil

[@EtnyreBeats]

Thanks for the video. Do you know how to delete seagate backup files?

[@varqalarawin6520]

Sorry am new to apple, does it also back up programs as well?

[@maxlondonvlogs8824]

Bless you what a useful video,please tell when back up done will it delete files the original files or we have to do physically

[@djslyhands5600]

so when you do this it doesn't erase everything off your Mac does it ?

[@rpandocchi]

Costco has this same brand but in a 5tb on sale for only $119, and yes it is still compatible with Mac! Just as an FYI

[@royaldiadem762]

If I havent backed up in say 2 years, will it take a long time to prepare to back up? I have 1T Seagate external hard drive

[@allenschneider1847]

If you are backing up using time machine, to either icloud or a HD, and you are hacked and file encrypted by ransomeware, will the "already backed up files" also be encrypted?

[@mzmuziqsoul]

Ok so I’m a little slow so help me out. I am new to Mac as well as new to photography. Just purchased a 2TB ELEMENTS HARD DRIVE. What If I just want to back up the photos specifically.

[@aryannair2066]

What if my last backup was made on el capitan and now I am using catilinia on my new Mac will reinstalling my backup install el capitan on my new Mac or just the data will be backed up

[@rustinstardust2094]

When I plug in the Seagate hard drive, it asks me to install Toolkit, and all these other things & I'm not sure if they're trying to sell me extras or if it's all necessary. Really wish I could find a video on here which actually goes over everything - for those of us who didn't come out of the womb being computer savvy.

[@akshayrathore2882]

Is time machine data encripted? Do I need a mac os to access this data incase my main machine dies?

[@TheEnviedKid]

So i currently have a macbook , and am looking to upgrade to a newer model . So if i back up my current macbook on one of these hard drives , will i be able to plug it into the new macbook and transfer everything over to the new one ?

[@laurasuguiyama9348]

What do I do when I connect my Seagate Backup Plus select the Backup Plus to be used I get a message - do you want to stop backing up to "USB DISK" and use "Backup Plus" instead, or back up to both? What do I do?

[@la196]

I have a 2011 iMac. It started acting like possible HD problems where looming so I connected and backed up to a 2 TB Seagate Backup Plus Drive just in case one day it would fail before I got a newer Mac. I leave it connected and set for automatic backups. I have 1.73 GB of free space available on my 2 TB Seagate as we speak. Fast forward about 4 months....I just bought a 2017 refurb iMac from Apple.com and picked it up today from my local Apple Store. My question is, would I leave the Seagate connected to my old iMac while using Migration Assistant while transferring the data to my newer iMac? My 2011 iMac was my very first Mac so I haven't transferred data from one Mac to another before. Actually it just seems like I could plug the Seagate into the new Mac and transfer like that but not sure if preferences and so forth would be properly transferred. The IT guy at work said use migration assistant but I failed to ask about the fact of leaving the Seagate constantly connected. Any words of wisdom? Thanks for taking the time to produce this video:)

[@marcvanderpoelen5210]

hi computer surgeon.. well my mac blew it's drive , only have a backup, but now the new drive initialized (externally) how do I restore , don't have a recovery disk or an os( have to buy one) ?? it;s a 2006 mac 27 " so I have the dvd / cd built in

[@TheBelilu]

So does this time machine 'back up' automatically keep all your documents, texts, msgs, photos, videos, apps & everything you did on your computer???

[@lawnmowerman7]

I bought a seagate backup drive. It was taking forever to finish backing up, over a week. I thought there was a glitch so I deleted seagate as a backup disc on time machine, thinking I could start over. But now I can't get that disc back and can not get the seagate to backup anything. Any advice?

[@enterdata]

When it does more than one backup does it just backup the new stuff or does it back up everything that it previously backed up the day before?

[@QueenofDC]

Thank you for the show and tell instructions. I followed along fine, no complaints!

[@kayzziemsp7576]

I know this is hella old but thank you it’s helpful

[@racheldahliamusic]

dude, I have done the time machine and I'm trying to transfer everything 2 seagate and I can't find a single file on Seagate whatsoever ! it's got all the apps and all that but none of the files --nothing of my work is on there!!! is there some hidden folder it goes into?¿?there's literally 5 or 6 folders and you open them and they're all just system folders that's it none of my work is on there can't find it anywhere.

[@muhammadzulkhairi88]

The HDD backup must formatted using exFAT?

[@yomomma4900]

it works with Macbook Air, right?

[@Hriday97]

Using my external drive to backing up macbook pro for the first time, would it delete my other existing data on my external drive or will it create a new folder for macbook pro backup?

[@sydneytravellervlogs4659]

Thank you so much mate! Because of you now I’m safe mate! 👍🏻😃

[@iamhuhu]

thank you for the video. Does it backup photos as well? And after backing up will it automatically clear out some storage on Mac? Thank you for answering.

[@orlacoffey6656]

Wonderful Video!! Thanks for that, you answered all my questions! Very Clear and comprehendible

[@mrclean28h]

Does it back up the software as well?

[@2011Savere]

Don’t waste your time with the external hard drive. I purchased the WD Mac compatible external hard drive. I backed up all my file on my 2013 iMac. Now I have a new iMac a 2022 M1 iMac. And when I plugged in the external hard drive ito bring up my files from my old Mac, nothing was able to open. The files are all there but nothing opens. No pictures no programs, nothing. You get an X symbol crossed out on the items you want to view. Those external backup drives for the macs are garbage if you get a new machine. They only work on the previous old computer OS you had. What good is that? Now my windows external drive works fine even when using it on new computers. Macs are good computers but once they update those OS systems you are done. So now I’m stuck with an external hard drive that is useless on my new PC when I want to view older files. They push you to buy these things and they know it’ll be useless later down the line.

[@FernieGraciano]

thank you, this video was very helpful.

[@hansyjoseph4485]

hello I have a Question? If I reset my Mac without backing up before , do I lose the laptop ??

[@greg0716]

Does it make sense to backup a ssd with a non ssd external drive?

[@afiyasheikh7658]

hey I have a question for you, if I back my files through time machine and then format my whole MacBook will my data be safe?

[@documentarist100]

Very informative. Thank you. Simple and concise.

[@TheTCOLL]

So are you saying each one of these backups takes space? So for example, I have a 500GB HD. If I do two backups thats 1TB?

[@cajetandsouza8470]

hi , my back up status shows 134 mb of 182 GB …. and just hangs there for hours …. any advise

[@schwiggityswan6474]

thank you! It worked. On my way to a clean internal drive :)

[@JustinWinslowsAviation]

I have the WD 1TB PASSPORT and I attempted Time Machine but said it wasn’t formatted to Mac OS journalized?

[@thomaskerrigan3244]

Justin Winslow it should ask you if you want to erase the drive if it is not formatted properly . If it doesn’t, go to your disk utility, select your drive, click erase, and click on Mac OS Extended (Journaled). I assume you probably already found a solution, but just Incase anyone else has the same question there’s the answer.

[@TheSmithylicious]

My MacBook is just stuck on saying “preparing backup...” think it’s too old now haha

[@김희주2108]

when I back up my MacBook does it effect on my bootcamp?

[@MysTeri0usMatT7]

hey man if I was attempting a downgrade to sierra and I created a Tm backup on a seagate external on high sierra would I still be able to restore the time machine backup or any other data from the external to my macHD after the downgrade?

[@DuckHunterX]

Can i unplug this after? or does it have to remain plugged in?

[@sameerkumbhar9088]

Can I use Backup Hard Drive as a Storage Data?

[@2010mustangmr]

Slow down? All the comments are to slow down 😂. If u didnt understand call the pros!!! U are not computer or tech savvy! Great review 🙏 thanks

[@thudang5603]

Perfect. Thank you. So useful and easy to understand.

[@luannsutton3540]

Thank you once again. ❤

[@oliviahansen5036]

If I plug in my hard drive for the second time, will it erase what I previously backed up?

[@PixelViper1]

no, not until you go into disk utility and erase it

[@jimm2442]

Thank you, very clear and easy to understand.

[@AceTheAlien]

Do I have to have an external drive specifically for this? Like, will I lose files and data on the external drive I already use for everything else?

[@lostSoul07]

what about my apps im on your same old boat my mac keeps crashing everytime i start it up wont star take me to this stupid menu to update blah blah but my question is wont i lose all my applications that i bought how does back up work im very new to mac

[@xandeory92]

Ok so my computer crashed and will not boot up because I hate too much data on it, My computer will not turn on so what do I do? It happened to my sister

[@jamestonkin8610]

Superb. Great job mate!

[@Realdanvemusic]

Thank you! You’re the man!

[@michelebondy2024]

Since this is an older video, I hope you did take the constructive criticism and slow down. While this was a pretty simple process, and yes, I can slow down the voice speed, it's not very user friendly when you are talking 100 mph. Not everyone is as computer comfortable or savvy as a lot of the folks who have previously commented.

[@ProJC]

Why does the mac OS layout look super messy? Like they all don't go together. Something seems to off about it, and I hate using a mac because of it. It's probably gonna just be another reason why im sticking with Windows. even linux looks better.

[@trueteller8002]

English is my 4th language and I haven’t had any problem understanding him.

[@thomaskerrigan3244]

Pro Tip: if you don’t want to use your entire external hard drive for backups you can go to disk utility, select the drive, and create a partition.

[@sueliadballah7814]

Very good explanation, thank you

[@jennifersims8275]

This video was helpful, thanks!

[@thegurch7313]

can I back my mac up onto my iPhone, and back my iPhone up on the mac?

[@Tellemore]

Now all I have to do is go back to the beginning and hit pause about 100 times. Great info for a speedlearner but impossible to take in for a computer-halfwit like me.

[@thomaswahahauw560]

I have a old Windows hdd and my Mac i accepting it I made an second partition

[@AimeeBarreto]

Once it is backed up, I can delete all my files correct?

[@siemprebuen7805]

that's what I want to know 😭

[@scottwest71]

i see that jagex folder :-)

[@trimotionmedia5487]

English is my native language, and I am rather smart...therefore I appreciate how fast you talk. I understand and can comprehend what your are saying. But It is probably a good idea to slow down your talking just a bit

[@anneg4651]

Many thanks - so helpful!

[@danieltremblay9852]

Great video

[@munisamagruf2992]

So easy and simple explanation. Thanks 😊

[@carminadolese2220]

You really need to take a breath. Do you get charged by the second? Is that's why you are talking so fast. I had to stop listning half way cause you gave me a head ache. I think you had some information that I could use but too bad I had to keep rewinding and ended up shutting you off.

[@nancyd1441]

Helpful. Just wish you spoke a bit slower - hard to follow without having to rewind.

[@scottcarlson3470]

you can slow down the video speed by clicking the gear icon

[@Hamad.Kuwaitt]

Nice review

[@shahds1810]

Thank you very much

[@CantResisTheMusic]

So I'm backing my MacBook right now because I only have 3.7 gb free of 249.78gb. I was wondering how I can... erase all my photos and videos on my computer to make room after they get backed up into my external hd. Do you know how I could do that?

[@landerson9828]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3PMiXaEh8mcfaM

[@ayenako7072]

For all the people who think he is talking way too fast, just go into settings, and set the speed to 0.75

[@hitone4319]

can you complete the instruction: Setting, then what?

[@dharmaviryajayasastra6266]

CAN WE BACK UP A MICROSOFT APP IN A MACBOOK?

[@sheltersonic5499]

thank you its very helpful

[@iamkharel]

I tried this (I think) and all I got was error. Im trying my best to follow what you're saying but at least for me, you're talking way too fast. Not everyone learns and is tech friendly as u or maybe others who have tons of experience. BC those with experience, don't need to watch these videos. They know it all lol. But videos like this are for ppl who want to learn. So it would help if u just slow down a notch. Not saying slow motion but just a bit slower so ppl with less experience can understand better.

[@curlypdub9283]

It is hard to learn when the teacher talks so fast

[@shabstafford6119]

Thanks a lot for the video! cheers

[@marri991]

Dude Ur serial number is showing on the folder name on top in 3:01

[@GFDF43]

Very good . I must say to fast. I just want to backup EBooks: Help, please

[@jamaw4757]

I dont have that disc

[@alexmontalvolarealtor]

thanks man!

[@sb9368]

How to backup my Mac laptop data to iCloud

[@PSEHBI]

Thanks so much!

[@cara4048]

Thank you!

[@iangregory4536]

MAC RELIABLE? MY Mac has broken down more times in 12 months than the total breakdowns of all the PCs I've ever owned going back almost 40 years

[@raymondwarnerofficial]

I've had three macs now and I haven't had one crash on me yet and I use my pretty heavily being a KZbinr. Constantly downloading files onto and off of the computer, fan constantly going and just plain beating the crap out of it. Maybe I'm a lucky one. Although, it could be a bad hard drive. If yours is a mechanical hard drive, that could be the issue. They aren't nearly as reliable. Although, if you have a solid state, it might just be a bad drive. Everyone has different experiences and I hope yours brightens up soon! Take care.

[@watchmykicksllc]

(Stoped vid at 2min) Ok if we are on this video that means we have NO IDEA of how to do it... are we backing up to the computer? Are we backing up to an external drive? I mean wtf