How to Clone MacBook to Use it as a Backup?


A direct backup of the essential data is one of the first steps users should take. It helps them retain crucial and memorable files. While putting the data in the cloud is safe, one can always clone the hard drive as an extra measure. If the device fails, then the user can just switch the hard drive and get all the data back. Here is how to clone a MacBook for the purpose of backup.



Preparing External Drive to Use for the Clone
If you want to prepare an external drive to use for the clone, then you need to follow the instructions given below.
  • First of all, you have to hook up the external drive into a suitable port on the Mac.
  • Then you should help the Spotlight to find the Disk Utility application.
  • You have to twice click on Disk Utility application to launch it.
  • Locate the hard drive beneath External & choose it.
  • Navigate to the Erase button at the upper part of the screen.
  • Thereafter you will give a name your drive.
  • Go to the format list & choose macOS Extended (Journaled).
  • Then click on Erase.
  • When the process is finished, click on Done.
  • Now, you have to exit the Disk Utility screen.
Create a Clone of the MacBook
You need to create a clone of the Mac, follow the steps mentioned below.
  • Get started by going to the Spotlight to find the SuperDuper! Application.
  • Then you have to twice click on SuperDuper! to launch it.
  • Navigate to the drop-down section near to “Copy” & choose Mac’s hard drive.
  • Go to the drop-down section near to “to” & choose the external hard drive.
  • Ensure that Backup- all files are chosen in the drop-down section near to “using” (Backup – user files does not create a bootable clone).
  • Thereafter you should click on Copy Now to start the process.
  • When the prompt comes, input the Administrator password.
  • When it asked to verify that you would like to remove the external hard drive & copy data to it from the MacBook.
  • When the procedure is finished, click on, OK.
Restoring MacBook from a Clone
If you want to restore MacBook from a clone, then you need to follow the instructions given below.
  • To get started, you have to shut down your MacBook.
  • Then you should hook up the external drive into the suitable port on the MacBook.
  • Thereafter turn on the MacBook.
  • You have to press Cmd & R keys as quickly as Mac reboots to enter Recovery Mode. MacBook will startup to the macOS utility window.
  • Navigate to the Disk Utility & then click on continue.
  • Later, you should choose the hard drive.
  • Go to the Disk Utility screen & select the Restore option.
  • You have to choose the external drive near “Restore From.”
  • Choose Mac’s hard drive near to “Restore to.”
  • Now, click on Restore.
  • After the backup has completed restoring, reboot the computer.
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Deam Jones is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

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