24. Backing Up and Archiving Your Files

Who Should Read This Chapter:

Every Mac user should have a backup plan. Unless you are already using Time Machine or something else to back up all your data, you should definitely read this chapter. It could be the most important one.

Imagine what it would mean to you right now if you suddenly lost all your files on your Mac’s hard drive. Everything. All your files, contacts, emails, browser bookmarks, word processing documents, spreadsheets, iMovie projects, photos, and music.

It could happen. Something as simple as a minor defect in your hard drive could do it. Not to mention a catastrophe like a fire or theft. Having a good backup plan can turn these disasters into merely minor annoyances. ...

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