To see the size of a specific file or folder, click it once and then press Command-I. To see storage information about your Mac, click the Apple menu in the top-left of your screen. Choose About This Mac and click the Storage tab. For Time Machine backups, it's good to use a drive that has at least twice the storage capacity of your Mac. Seagate Backup Plus Portable for Mac offers just that with 4TB of huge capacity. The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, this portable external hard drive features a minimalist metal enclosure and easy USB 3.0 connectivity. Giving files extra protection is practically effortless—simply back up with a single click or schedule automatic. The Seagate Backup Plus Portable Drive gives you 4 terabytes of speedy storage you can take with you, as well as a personal cloud, all for a very reasonable price. The Backup Plus portable drive from Seagate is the simple way to protect and share your entire digital life - without getting in the way of the rest of your life. Red USB 3.0 for PC Laptop and Mac (STHP4000403) Seagate Backup Plus Portable 4TB External Hard Drive HDD – Red USB 3.0 for PC Laptop and Mac (STHP4000403) $129.99.

Backing up your Mac is simple and important. We recommend it for everyone.

Back up with Time Machine

Time Machine is the built-in backup feature of your Mac. It’s a complete backup solution, but you can use other backup methods as well.

Store files in iCloud

You can also use iCloud and iCloud Drive to store files, such as your photos, documents, and music.

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Restore your Mac from a backup

When you have a backup, you can use it to restore your files at any time, including after the original files are deleted from your Mac.

Prepare your Mac for service

Making a backup is an important part of preparing your Mac for service, especially because some types of repair might require erasing or replacing your hard drive.

How much space do I need for a backup?

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To see the size of a specific file or folder, click it once and then press Command-I. To see storage information about your Mac, click the Apple menu in the top-left of your screen. Choose About This Mac and click the Storage tab. For Time Machine backups, it's good to use a drive that has at least twice the storage capacity of your Mac.

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Free up storage on your Mac

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Erase or format a storage device

You can use Disk Utility if you need to erase or format a storage device.

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