Objective:
Explains how to set up and use Time Machine for automatic backups of your macOS system.

Steps:

  1. Connect an External Drive:

    • Connect a compatible external hard drive for Time Machine to use as a backup disk.

  2. Open Time Machine Preferences:

    • Go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Time Machine (or System Settings > General > Time Machine on macOS 14+).

  3. Select Backup Disk:

    • Click Select Disk, choose your external drive, and click Use Disk.

  4. Configure Backup Options:

    • Enable Back Up Automatically to keep hourly, daily, and weekly backups.

  5. Restore Files from Backup:

    • Open Time Machine, navigate to the date and time you want, and restore specific files or folders by clicking Restore.