October 20, 2025

Automate backups (set and forget)

Windows – File History:

  1. Connect external drive.

  2. Go to: Settings → Update & Security → Backup.

  3. Click “Add a drive” → Choose your drive.

  4. Turn on “Automatically back up my files”.

macOS – Time Machine:

  1. Connect drive → Select as backup disk in Time Machine.

  2. macOS will automatically back up hourly, daily, and weekly versions.