One of the easiest ways to set up an automatic local backup (happening on a hard drive in your possession) is with the Time Machine software that’s built-in to macOS. Keep in mind, it’s best to have at least three copies of your important information (two backups in case one fails), but if you don’t have any backups right now, one is a start. My guess is that a much higher percentage of people would save their information if they put an automatic backup solution in place. No device works as expected all the time and there are many scenarios outside of drive failure when a backup is crucial to have (upgrading, accidents, loss, or theft.) Follow along for how to back up your Mac. Even with high-quality devices like Apple’s MacBooks and iMacs, it’s important to back up.
