Inside Apple's Time Machine, part I

09 Nov 2007 13:24

We take a step-by-step look at configuring and using Apple's Time Machine system backup software.

Time Machine is one of the standout features of Apple's new Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, providing an elegant solution to the problem of system backup. The above image shows the option to set up the backup location after hooking up an external hard drive.

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The Time Machine interface is simplicity itself.

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Choosing the location for the backup.

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Blast off in 112 seconds!

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Options are pretty straightforward, amounting to a list of what you don't want backed up.

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Time Machine preparing for the first backup.

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Backup started.

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If you accidentally unplug the external hard drive, it's no problem — Time Machine will pick up the backup later.

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You can also back up on demand.

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