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How does Time Machine work?
By Bryan M Wolfe published
Every Mac comes with Time Machine installed. Here's a look at how the backup solution works.

How to delete older Time Machine backups
By Bryan M Wolfe published
You can remove Time Machine backups from your Mac in a few different ways, including the following.

How to selectively back up with Time Machine
By Bryan M Wolfe published
With Apple's Time Machine, you don't have to back up every file on your Mac. Here's how to exclude files with ease.

Best emergency data recovery services for iPhone and iPad
By Mick Symons last updated
If you haven't backed up your iPhone or iPad and your device has died on you, there are emergency services that can help recover your data — for a price.

Does Synology DS218+ work with macOS Time Machine?
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Did you know you can use a Synology NAS for Time Machine backups? Well, now you do.

Fail safe vs. fail secure: What everyone gets wrong about backups
By Rene Ritchie published
When it comes to encrypting your backups, is data loss or data theft your bigger threat?

How to keep using Time Machine when the AirPort Time Capsule is discontinued
By Anthony Casella published
Want to use Time Machine for your backups in the era of a discontinued Time Capsule? Here’s how!

Best repair and maintenance apps for Mac: The tools you need to fix OS X
By Peter Cohen last updated

HTC targets iPhone users with its new Sync Manager desktop application
By chrisoldroyd last updated

Daily Tip: How to transfer data from your old AT&T iPhone to your new Verizon iPhone
By Allyson Kazmucha last updated

Daily Tip: How to save your application data using appbackup [jailbreak]
By Allyson Kazmucha last updated

Five ways to get your iPhone, iPad, and Mac backups going for 2017!
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Without a backup plan you're only one loss away from data oblivion.
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