Believe it or not, it’s already March 31 and that means it’s World Backup Day! World Backup Day is recognized every year and is a day for people to learn about the increasing role of data in our lives and the importance...
You've been diligent about maintaining up-to-date backups of your Mac's data by using Time Machine, but there's a nagging worry in the back of your mind. How do you know the backups are any good? That's a good question, and...
The OWC miniStack External Hard Drive (photo by Steven Sande) Mac owners are sometimes lulled into believing that their computers will never fail, but as we always like to say "There are two types of people - those who have...
During April, the Rocket Yard focuses on the importance of backups to an overall data security plan. Previously, we discussed how to use the Time Machine app built into OS X to easily and quickly begin backing up data on your Mac, as...
It’s a day that’s been nearly 26 years in the making. It’s a day that was supposed to feature self-tying shoelaces (nope), hoverboards (kind of), and a Cubs World Series (there’s still a chance…). We’re, of course, referring to October...
Whether you're new to the Mac platform or have been using it for years, there's one feature built into Mac OS X or macOS that you should not only know about, but use. That feature is Time Machine, a built-in...
This April, the Rocket Yard will provide you with tips and hints on backing up all of your data — not only the information that’s on your desktop or laptop machine, but your iPhone and iPad as well. In the first Backup...
Did you know? According to an online survey conducted by Harris Interactive Inc. among 2,021 U.S. adults ages 18 and older in June., only 10% of users backup their data daily. That percentage remained unchanged from 2012. So why don't...
As far as backup strategies go, Time Machine is a pretty good addition to your backup strategy. You get hourly backups, can go back and retrieve accidentally-deleted files and can even restore your system from it. At both home and...
