August 2009
Beginner
512 pages
11h 9m
English
By using Time Machine as a safety net, you can freely experiment with your Macintosh, knowing that even if you make a horrendous mistake and delete a crucial file, you'll always be able to retrieve it again using Time Machine (provided, of course, that you backed up the file using Time Machine first).
Time Machine is great for backing up files, but for even more protection, consider a program such as SuperDuper! (http://www.shirt-pocket.com/), which can "clone" your entire hard disk and store it on a DVD. If you store the DVD in a safe place away from your Macintosh (such as in another building), you'll protect your data in case a disaster (such as a fire or flood) wipes out your Macintosh and your external ...