The widespread belief that Mac computers are the epitome of reliability doesn't exempt them from viruses, crashes, or accidents such as spilled liquids and theft. In times of crisis, Apple’s Time Machine can be your trusted ally for recovering precious data.
Here’s how to maximize your Time Machine’s potential
Secure your Mac before discarding it
Well over half of Americans save account passwords to an application or web browser, and at least as many also store private documents on their computers. That’s fine for people who take active measures to protect their data, but if you give away a computer, you surrender all control over it.
Back up your files with Apple Time Machine
There’s a common notion that Macs are the most reliable computer brand because they are less likely to get viruses or crash often — but they do. Like any other computer, Macs aren’t immune to coffee spills, theft, and cybercrime. And when these things happen, we often panic.
Backing up a Mac is easy with Time Machine
Compared with Windows computers, Macs are less likely to crash or get infected with a virus. Although that’s true, Macs are as vulnerable to theft, spills, and other events that could render a computer useless. Fortunately for Mac users, Time Machine offers a simple way to restore data.