Can I retain all the folders on my 2023 MacBook m2 Air (OS Ventura, v13.6) and have them backed up periodically to OneDrive as a backup? Because I often need to work at my computer when I have no internet access. Thanks, Srini

2023 MacBook m2 Air (OS Ventura, v13.6)


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MacBook Air 15″, macOS 13.6

Posted on Oct 8, 2023 12:12 AM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2023 04:37 AM

Hi Kaz, thanks for your quick reply. Actually, my university has a deal with Microsoft whereby its members can store up to 1TB on OneDrive for free. I am currently using this, but I am new to OneDrive. To my knowledge, one possibility is to have all of my files on OneDrive (and nothing in my computer), and work with the files through the internet . Alternatively, I can copy and save a mirror image of everything in my computer on OneDrive, using it as a backup storage facility. That way, I can work with my files even in the absence of an internet connection. But I would then have to update the backup frequently, by manually copying and pasting. What I would like to know is whether there is a way to set up regular automatic backups when I am connected to the internet - which would be very convenient and time-saving. In other words, can I use OneDrive like an Apple Time Machine? Thanks, -Srini

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Oct 8, 2023 04:37 AM in response to kaz-k

Hi Kaz, thanks for your quick reply. Actually, my university has a deal with Microsoft whereby its members can store up to 1TB on OneDrive for free. I am currently using this, but I am new to OneDrive. To my knowledge, one possibility is to have all of my files on OneDrive (and nothing in my computer), and work with the files through the internet . Alternatively, I can copy and save a mirror image of everything in my computer on OneDrive, using it as a backup storage facility. That way, I can work with my files even in the absence of an internet connection. But I would then have to update the backup frequently, by manually copying and pasting. What I would like to know is whether there is a way to set up regular automatic backups when I am connected to the internet - which would be very convenient and time-saving. In other words, can I use OneDrive like an Apple Time Machine? Thanks, -Srini

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