Action Needed: Backup Your Computer with Time Machine

In April, we will again be asking you to upgrade the operating system on your computer to macOS Mojave. In preparation for that upgrade, the Internal Technology Department would like to remind you to perform regular Time Machine backups of your computer. Here are the steps for performing a backup in case you need a refresher: 

1. Connect your power cord to your computer if you have a laptop. 
2. Plug in your external hard drive to your computer and wait for the icon to appear on the desktop. 
3. Click the Time Machine menu item on the menu bar at the top and choose Back Up Now to start your backup. 
4. If you want to monitor the progress of the backup, you can choose Open Time Machine Preferences from the Time Machine menu item to see more details. You can also click the Time Machine menu item and it will detail what’s happening at the top of the menu. 
5. Once the backup process has completed, you can drag the hard drive icon on your desktop to the Trash to safely eject the disk. 

If you have any questions or need assistance, contact Mike Permann at ext. 14767 or Marquis Jones at ext. 14618.