Mac shared as a Time Machine backup destination.Network-attached storage (NAS) device that supports Time Machine over SMB.External drive connected to your Mac, such as a USB or Thunderbolt drive.Best for speed: SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD 500GB ($80)Īs explained by Apple support, you can use any of the following backup methods:.Compact: SanDisk Extreme Portable External 250B, 500GB, 1TB, 2GB (starting at $73).Fan favorite: G-Technology G-Drive 1TB ($78).The oldest backups are deleted when your backup disk is full. To create backups with Time Machine, you'll need an external storage device.Īfter you connect the storage device and select it as your backup disk, Time Machine automatically makes hourly backups for the past 24 hours, daily backups for the past month, and weekly backups for all previous months.
Apple's built-in Time Machine app in macOS Big Sur makes it simple to back up Mac data.
