Back up with Time Machine
Automatically back up all your files with Time Machine, which is built in to your Mac, or choose another backup method.
Microsoft has finally made its xCloud game streaming service widely available across PCs, Macs and iOS devices. According to a blog post from the gaming giant, xCloud will now be widely available. Stuttering audio/animation on Mac. Hello, I’ve been trying to use Xcloud to play games on my Macs, but the audio and video stutter so badly as to make gameplay and even menu navigation impossible. I’ve tried testing my internet speeds and using Ethernet cables, and everything looks good.
Create a backupStore files in iCloud
You can also use iCloud and iCloud Drive to store files, such as your photos, documents, and music.
- Project xCloud is a great way to try games without downloading them, but there is a catch; you can only use it on mobile right now. If you prefer gaming on a bigger screen, Microsoft does plan to bring its xCloud service onto PC and Xbox consoles, so you can enjoy cloud gaming no matter what device you use.
- Monday February 15, 2021 4:30 am PST by Sami Fathi. Microsoft has begun testing its game streaming service, xCloud, on the web via a browser for iOS and iPadOS, and on PC via Google Chrome.
- Xbox Cloud Gaming is our technology that allows you to play over 100 console games on the devices you already have with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and a compatible controller. As part of your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, you can enjoy the console games you love, the people you want to play together with, on the devices you already have, all.
Restore your Mac from a backup
When you have a backup, you can use it to restore your files at any time, including after the original files are deleted from your Mac.
Restore from a backupPrepare your Mac for service
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Making a backup is an important part of preparing your Mac for service, especially because some types of repair might require erasing or replacing your hard drive.
Get your Mac ready for serviceHow much space do I need for a backup?
To see the size of a specific file or folder, click it once and then press Command-I. To see storage information about your Mac, click the Apple menu in the top-left of your screen. Choose About This Mac and click the Storage tab. For Time Machine backups, it's good to use a drive that has at least twice the storage capacity of your Mac.
Free up storage on your Mac
macOS can save space by storing your content in the cloud. This isn't a backup, but it includes new tools to make it easier to find and remove large or unwanted files before you make a backup.
Use Optimized Storage in macOSErase or format a storage device
You can use Disk Utility if you need to erase or format a storage device.
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