Back up your Mac
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Back up with Time Machine
Automatically back up all of your files with Time Machine, which is built in to your Mac.
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Store files in iCloud
Use iCloud Drive to store and share files, and find out how to access them on all of your devices.
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Restore your Mac from a backup
Use a backup to restore your files, even after the original files have been deleted from your Mac.
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Prepare your Mac for service
To protect your information and save time, follow these steps before you get your Mac serviced.
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Check your storage capacity
See how much storage space is being used on your Mac, and how much space is available.
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Free up storage on your Mac
Use your Mac’s built-in tools to optimise storage space or store files in iCloud.
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Erase or format a storage device
Use Disk Utility if you need to erase or format a storage device.
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