Time Machine

Time Machine is a graphically-oriented computer backup application included with macOS. First released as part of Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard), the software is designed to sync with storage devices and is commonly used with disk drives.Inside Leopard: Time Machine by Rob Griffiths, Macworld 2007-10-24.
==Overview==
Time Machine is intended to be used as a storage and backup utility, instead of an archival utility or offline storage. This app creates backups of files and media that can be accessed and restored at a later date, and works seamlessly with several apps, like Mail and iWork programs. This means it's possible to restore individual files (e.g. files, documents, music, media, mail, etc.)
==User interface==
When launched and receiving a file, Time Machine automatically starts using Apple's Core Animation API. It "floats" the active Finder or application window into the background, behind the open Time Machine window(s).
==Requirements==
Time Machine requires the storage volume to use the Apple File System or journaled HFS+ file format or else the user will be prompted to reformat it. Supported configurations include:
* A storage drive connected internally or to an externally, such as a USB or Thunderbolt device.
* A separate folder on a different Mac.
* A shared AirPort Time Capsule drive.
* A drive connected to AirPort Extreme 802.11ac model.
* Local network volumes connected using the Apple Filing Protocol or via an SMB3 share that uses a number of capabilities.
==References==
==External links==
*Mac OS X Leopard: Time Machine at Apple (archived 2007-10-16)
**Back up your Mac with Time Machine at Apple Support
*How to back up your Mac with Time Machine at iMore
* at Wikipedia
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