Mac Backups and Cloning: Why APFS Snapshots Can be Problematic
APFS snapshots can be a handy way to check in on a specific system state after backup. But there’s also a pretty big drawback to using them.
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APFS snapshots can be a handy way to check in on a specific system state after backup. But there’s also a pretty big drawback to using them.
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