Category: Backup

backup tool that automatically saves copies of your files, apps, and system settings. It allows you to restore lost files or roll back your Mac to a previous state.

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The Modern File Transfer Industry: Alternatives to WeTransfer

In today’s digital world, sending large files quickly and securely is essential for businesses, creatives, and everyday users. Platforms like WeTransfer popularised simple, no-signup file sharing—but they’re just one piece of a much bigger ecosystem.

There are now dozens of companies offering data transfer services, each specialising in different needs such as speed, security, storage, or collaboration.

In this article, we’ll explore the best data transfer companies, comparing their features, pricing, security, and use cases to help you find the right solution for your needs.

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We have hit 500 subscribers on Youtube

Hey everyone! We just hit 500 subscribers on YouTube! When I started this channel, I just wanted to help other Mac users get the most out of their devices — and seeing this community grow means the world to me.

I suppose it’s fitting that this article is my 200th article published for this website.

We’re just getting started — more Mac tips, tricks, and tutorials are on the way. If you haven’t already, hit subscribe, and let’s reach 1,000 next!

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How to swap machines round but keeping the data ?

In today’s digital world, transferring data between machines—whether computers, servers, or mobile devices—is a routine but essential task. Whether you’re setting up a new system, sharing large files, or backing up data, knowing the right transfer method can save time and prevent data loss. This guide explains the most common and reliable ways to transfer data from one machine to another.

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Factory reset your old mac

To factory reset an old Mac is straightforward with very little prep. Good practice is to ensure the data from the old machine has been copied to the relevant new location. A very simple method to achieve this is to use an ext hard drive and set it up as a Time Machine drive for backups. Other methods like cloud storage either a drag and drop to say dropbox or the built in feature for 365 or Google workspace works fine as long as you have the cloud storage to backup the data.

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Clone your old OSX to a new SSD

Most Apple Engineer have most probably got several USB Ext hard drives they use as a clean boot system (operating system) for testing purposes. With that in mind creating the drives is somewhat time consuming and to replicate the drive setup from scratch can encounter glitches. If you have a bootable drive and require either a copy or a hardware upgrade of the USB drive your best option would be to look at cloning the drive to a new USB ext drive. We are going to look at anything from Catalina and before within this article.

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What’s the best option to replace your Drobo

Drobo is no longer in operation—it filed for bankruptcy a few years ago. As a result, existing users now face challenges in maintaining their devices without official support. The Drobo website is no longer functional, and updating the necessary management software has become difficult, if not impossible.

With Drobo discontinued, users must consider alternative storage solutions based on their specific needs. If you’re looking for more details, PetaPixel has an insightful article on Drobo’s liquidation that’s worth reading.

For those still using a Drobo, the options are limited: continue using the device until it fails or proactively replace the hardware. When making this decision, key factors to consider include the amount of storage required, how the system connects to users, and the number of people relying on the device.

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