Time Machine will start backing up your data every hour.

Slide the bar from the left side of the window to its ON position.

Selecting Destination For Backed Up Data Step 3 Press the 'Select Disk' button and choose the destination for the backed up data.

Open the System Preferences application on your Mac. Here's what you need to do in order to back up your data with Time Machine: Step 1 This program automatically backs up your local files and folders to a connected external hard drive or a different partition. Mac OS X provides you with a default utility for backing up your personal files: Time Machine. Mac App Store Updates Back up your Mac data There you will find operating system upgrades (in my case, the installed version was Yosemite so the app recommended me to upgrade to the Sierra version), security and default app updates (iTunes, Safari, etc.), and options to keep third-party programs up-to-date. Use Mac's Spotlight tool (magnifying glass from the upper-right side of your desktop) or go to your Applications folder to locate the App Store utility. Here's what you need to do in order to keep your Mac up-to-date: Step 1 What's more, since Mavericks version (10.9), every operating system update was free of charge. Hence, the newest operating system version is the best for most users and the chances your Mac isn't compatible with the latest OS X are minimum. With each year, new improvements and useful features are available for the public. Unlike Microsoft, Apple releases a new operating system version every year. Just connect both computers to your home Wi-Fi network and configure Migration Assistant's settings according to your needs. You can use Mac's Migration Assistant to back up the data within your Windows PC to your new Apple computer.

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