| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
| rsync -avh /source/ /destination/ | Archive and sync files with verbose output |
| rsync -a --delete /src/ /dest/ | Mirror source to destination, deleting extras |
| rsync -az /src/ user@host:/dest/ | Compress and transfer over SSH |
| rsync -n -av /src/ /dest/ | Dry run to preview changes |
| rsync -a --exclude 'node_modules/' /src/ /dest/ | Exclude specific folders |
| Action | Purpose |
|---|---|
| System Settings > Time Machine | Enable and configure backups |
| Select Backup Disk | Choose external or network drive |
| Exclude Items | Customize backup scope |
| Restore from Time Machine | Recover files or system state |
| View Backup History | Browse snapshots by date |
| Action | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Control Panel > File History | Enable and manage backups |
| Select Drive | Choose backup location |
| Restore Personal Files | Recover previous versions |
| Advanced Settings | Set frequency and retention |
| Backup Options (Settings) | Access newer backup interface |
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Backblaze | Unlimited personal backup with restore options |
| iDrive | Cross-platform backup with versioning |
| Google Drive / OneDrive | Sync and store files in the cloud |
| Dropbox | File sync and sharing with recovery |
| Veeam / Acronis | Enterprise-grade backup and disaster recovery |