While you can trust your Apple® computer to work efficiently, you can’t ever be certain that you won’t one day lose your valuable data. That’s why it’s so important to back-up the contents of your hard drive regularly so that you don’t lose that valuable information. Whether you have a used Mac® or a new machine, there are several reliable options available. Here are three of the most common.

How Can You Back-Up Your Mac Computer?

1. Time Machine

Apple provides its own built-in back-up product on its Mac® computers. Time Machine automatically saves your files. If you somehow lose valuable information from the computer, you can easily restore those files directly from Time Machine. You can make back-ups easily using an external product. Once that’s connected, Time Machine will back-up files every hour. The first time may take a while depending on the number of files.  

2. External Hard Drive

If you favor a simple, safe, and streamlined back-up method for your new or used Mac computer, invest in an external hard drive. To store your information, simply connect your device of choice to your computer, then transfer the files directly to the device. Make sure to eject the drive once you’re done. In addition to providing extensive capacity for storage, external drives are lightweight and portable, so you can transport them anywhere.

3. iCloud®

A quicker option that doesn’t require an external drive is the iCloud. Putting all of your files in this convenient digital space frees up physical space, allowing you to access everything online instead. People with new or used Macs may want to try iCloud storage, which includes 5GB of storage for free. You have the option to upgrade based on how much additional space you need.

Whether you’re in the market for a high-quality used Mac computer or are interested in another certified and pre-owned product, like a used iPhone® or iPad®, you’ll find just what you need at Experimax Canton in Michigan. This store also provides computer repairs and upgrades. Visit them online for more information, or call (734) 927-4047 to speak with a representative.