Update your system settings to coordinate desktop files on macOS.
Update your system settings to coordinate desktop files on macOS.
My only issue with time machine is that to a USB HDD it takes forever, and my Mac gets really hot. Is this normal or is it just my Mac?
It's a USB 2.0 drive... but my Mac only has two USB 2.0 ports at a time.
I understand. For a desktop, you can always purchase a USB 3.0 card. (I don’t know the exact name, but it converts PCIe to USB 3.0)
It's a MacBook. I could build an air capsule from my Raspberry Pi to boost performance slightly. I'm okay with the delay, but you need to be present to keep it running; otherwise you'll have to restart it.
MacOS offers features that prevent your system from entering sleep or shutting down unexpectedly. Which version are you using? I often connect my external drive before leaving, but when I return a few hours later, my laptop still goes into sleep mode. The backups seem to finish without interruption.
I faced problems with the captain before upgrading to mac os sierra, though I haven't tested it yet. Previously, the time machine would halt even when the display went off. I recall you needed to reformat the drive each time. (I don't remember if that was my Mac or not...) I plan to try again after Christmas.