![]() Since every external storage device has its own physical limits, if you are going to keep that drive in the long run then it's good to optimize your backups so that they occupy less space. That's particularly true if you haven't set up any exceptions in Time Machine preferences, and everything is saved, even applications. Space can always be saved on your backup if you delete junk, cache and temporary files before you back up the computer. Time Machine has its own scripts for housekeeping, but sometimes (such as when you see the “Time Machine could not complete the backup” error message) you may need to intervene to clean up space on your Time Machine drive. It is recommended that you back up before every major action, but as you start using the feature you'll see that you don't really need to back up your Mac on a daily basis. To use it you’ll need an external storage solution such as an external hard drive (or SSD) connected via the USB, Thunderbolt or FireWire port on your Mac, the Time Capsule or macOS server on your network, or the external hard drive connected to the AirPort Extreme base stations on your network. ![]() One of the things you'll love about your Mac – especially if you have recently switched from Windows – is Time Machine, the built-in backup feature. ![]()
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