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 | This week's newsletter is based mostly on emails I received from readers. One question was from someone who doesn't like his Magic Mouse, and wants to know what a good replacement would be. That's a difficult question, because the suitability of a mouse, like a keyboard, is very dependent both how you use it and how it feels to you. So, what better way to answer the question than to ask About: Macs readers which mouse you like or dislike? The other question is a common one; it's also such an important one that I thought it best to share the answer with everyone. What's the best way to back up my Mac? There are many backup strategies, but I'm going to share my own personal method, as well as point out some issues with Time Machine if you use FileVault to protect your home folder. | |
What's Your Favorite Mouse for the Mac?
Usually, you get to hear me spout off about various Mac products; well, now it's your turn. One Mac peripheral gets the toughest workout and the most abuse in day-to-day use, and is often the subject of comments and emails here: the mouse. What mouse do you use with your Mac? What do you like about it? Is there anything you don't like about it? There are always Mac users trying to decide which mouse to pick; not just Apple vs. third-party, but which specific model. Your comments may help someone else make a decision, so stop on by, find out which mice other readers are using, and leave your own mini review.
| Back Up Your Mac: My Favorite Backup Methods
There are many different ways to back up your Mac, as well as many different backup applications to make the task easier. In this article, we're going to look at backing up a Mac used for personal use. We won't be delving into the methodologies used by businesses of various sizes. We're only concerned here with a basic backup strategy for home users that is robust, inexpensive, and easy to implement... Read more
| Use the Finder to Restore Time Machine Files
Time Machine uses a compelling interface to restore files and folders. But what happens when the file you want to restore is located within a backed-up FileVault image? The answer is that individual files and folders in an encrypted FileVault image are locked away and cannot be accessed using Time Machine. But Apple provides another application that can access individual FileVault data; it's called the Finder. Now, this isn't some backdoor... Read more
| How to Back Up FileVault User Accounts With Time Machine
If you use Time Machine to back up FileVault-protected user accounts, there are some niggling bits you need to be aware of to ensure your home folder is backed up. It's even possible that Time Machine has never backed up your data at all... Read more
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