Mac Power Users #499: Backups and Updates →

This week on MPU, David and I talked through the various ways one can backup their Apple devices:

Backing up our Macs, iPhones and iPads is easier than ever, but many people don’t bother making sure their data is safe and sound. David and Stephen talk through some basic backup strategies before offering some advice when considering upgrading to new versions of macOS and iOS.

If you aren’t backing up your data on a regular basis, this one is for you.

And no, syncing with Dropbox or iCloud is not a backup.

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