Regularly backing up your Mac with Time Machine can prevent data loss and allow you to restore earlier versions of files. To get started, connect a drive that you want to use (and don't mind being ...

Time Machine is Apple's backup system that automatically saves your Mac's files. Here's how to use the macOS file protection feature.

How to restore files from Time Machine In many cases, it may not be as easy to restore a file with the above methods. This is when the built-in Time Machine tool for MacOS can save the day.

We also explain How to back up a Mac and How to use Time Machine and how to restore from a Time Machine backup elsewhere.

It can restore your Mac to a specific time, including its settings and data. If you have backed up the deleted files in Time Machine, you can restore them after emptying the Trash bin.