But what if you don’t have an external storage drive?
you could still make use of Time Machine by placing backups on your local drive.
Here’s why I use this method to back up my files and why you should consider it too.
Using your local drive for backups, you could revert to previous versions of files or restore deleted items.
Yet, it’s important to note that using the same drive for storage and backups carries risks.
You will still need to find a suitable external backup solution, such asusing an online backup service.
you’ve got the option to easily do thisusing the Disk Utility app.
Press Command+Space, jot down “Disk Utility,” and hit Enter.
Then, go for the main volume, usually “Macintosh HD,” and click “Partition.”
Next, poke the “+” icon and select “Add Partition” from the popup menu.
Click “Apply,” then “Partition,” and finally “Continue” in the warning popup.
Now, wait for the process to finish.
This may take several minutes, so yo be patient.
Once the partition is successfully created, you might proceed to the next step.
Afterward, wait a few seconds, and Time Machine will begin your first backup.
To restore a deleted or older file version from the backup, kick off the Time Machine utility.
Navigate through the snapshots that Time Machine has taken and locate the file you want to restore.
Then, hit “Restore” to recover the file.
To prevent this issue, I suggest only backing up essential files and excluding less important ones.
That’s how you could back up your files locally on your Mac using Time Machine.
Only choose this method if you don’t have an external storage drive.
Also, remember the risks of losing your backup if the local drive gets corrupted.
If you have an external storage drive available, you should use that for safe and secure backup.
