Backup on the Mac can be simple—but only if you build the right plan. In this session, Sam Knutson and Paul Chernoff walk through practical, real-world backup strategies for Apple users, with an emphasis on Mac computers and the workflows most people actually use.
We'll explain the major categories of backup—local, external drive, network, cloud, and offsite—and how to combine them for strong protection against drive failure, accidental deletion, malware/ransomware, theft, and natural disasters. We'll also review popular backup tools and products used by Mac owners, including Time Machine and a range of third-party solutions, highlighting strengths, limitations, costs, and setup best practices.
This talk is designed for everyday Mac users as well as advanced enthusiasts who want higher reliability and more control. Along the way, we'll share what we personally use, what we've learned the hard way, and how to build a repeatable backup process that restores quickly when it matters most.
Paul Chernoff, Director of Information Technology, Washingtonian Media
Sam Knutson, Retired Mainframe Expert & Photographer
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