Chapter 32. Retrieving Files Back in Time
If you accidentally delete a file or if your hard disk crashes, you could lose your data for good. To back up your crucial files, your Macintosh comes with a program called Time Machine.
By attaching an external hard disk to your Macintosh, you can use Time Machine to back up your files automatically. If you lose a file, you can use Time Machine to retrieve it again. You'll never again risk losing a critical file.
Project goal: Learn how to back up and retrieve deleted or lost files.
What You'll Be Using
To back up and retrieve files on your Macintosh, you'll need the following:
The Time Machine program
An external hard disk or Apple's Time Capsule
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