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Which built-in macOS feature automatically backs up your Mac to an external drive?

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  1. Mission Control
  2. Gatekeeper
  3. Time Machine

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  1. Back up your files with Time Machine, Apple Support support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/back-up-your-mac-with-time-machine-mh35860/mac Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Back up your Mac with Time Machine, Apple Support support.apple.com/en-us/104984 Checked 2026-10-10.

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