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Back-Up For Mac

Apple's Time Machine is a simple, elegant backup solution for Mac users. But it has one big limitation: It backs up to an external hard drive. If you have a Mac laptop, that means it's easy to back up while you're at home or at the office, but if you're on the road and your computer dies, your data could be lost. Here are some of the best options for backing up your Mac when you're away from your Time Machine drive.

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  1. WD - My Passport Ultra for Mac 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver

    SKU: JXTHCJFGQS

    Best for archiving pictures and music "off-site".Highly recommended....Great value! Works great! Connection and set up easy!...Love it!...Great.

    Product Description

    A sleek silver portable hard drive offering 4TB storage, USB 3.0 connectivity, and built-in data encryption.
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    Your price for this item is $259.99

  2. WD - My Passport Ultra for Mac 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver

    SKU: JXTHCJFGQW

    Great Backup...Good stuff great way to back up your important documents and programs in case anything ever happens to...your MacBook is the best Best Buy to get...Works great! Very easy to use and love...

    Product Description

    A sleek silver portable hard drive offering 2TB storage, fast USB 3.0 connectivity, and built-in encryption.
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    Your price for this item is $179.99

  3. Acronis - True Image 2025 1 PC/Mac - Android, Apple iOS, Mac OS, Windows [Digital]

    SKU: J3GW3VPSCG

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    A comprehensive digital backup solution offering fast recovery, disk cloning, and flexible scheduling across major operating systems.
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    Your price for this item is $64.99
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    The previous price was $79.99

  4. Acronis - True Image 2025 5 PC/Mac - Android, Apple iOS, Mac OS, Windows [Digital]

    SKU: J3GW3VPSC4

    Product Description

    A comprehensive digital backup solution offering fast recovery, disk cloning, and flexible scheduling across multiple operating systems.
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    Your price for this item is $118.99
    Save $21
    The previous price was $139.99

  5. Western Digital - WD My Passport Ultra WDBGKC0060BSL-WESN 6 TB Portable Hard Drive - 2.5" External - MAC Device Supported - USB - Silver

    SKU: JXTHCC74K6

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    A sleek silver external hard drive offering 6TB of portable USB-C storage designed for Mac users.
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    Your price for this item is $469.99

  6. 1TB WD Elements® Portable Hard Drive for Windows, Mac and compatible devices - Black

    SKU: JXTHCCJPY6

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    A portable black external hard drive offering 1TB storage with USB-C connectivity for multiple devices.
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    Your price for this item is $180.49

  7. SANDISK - 128GB USB Flash Drive for iPhone Lightning and USB Type-C Metallic Sky - Blue

    SKU: JXJ62CRR7G

    Checked out all available and picked the best one for the money. It was on sale....Great in store customer service....Sandisk great way to save videos...Great a great way to save all your pictures and...

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    A metallic blue USB flash drive with 128GB storage, Lightning and USB-C connectors, and secure file encryption.
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    Your price for this item is $69.99
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    The previous price was $81.99

  8. Norton - Small Business Premium (10 Device) Cybersecurity with Antivirus + 24/7 Business Tech Support + 500GB PC Cloud Backup - Android, Apple iOS, Mac OS, Windows [Digital]

    SKU: J78X33HVZT

    Great choice for any small business!...Great for small business owners like myself...The combination of protection, backup, and VPN features makes it Great solution for protecting devices

    Product Description

    A comprehensive digital security suite offering antivirus, VPN, cloud backup, and 24/7 tech support for ten devices.
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    Your price for this item is $209.99

  9. SANDISK - Phone Drive 256GB USB Type-C - Maritime - Blue

    SKU: JXJ62CQ7G2

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    A sleek blue USB Type-C drive offering 256GB storage and fast 150MB/s file transfers.
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    Your price for this item is $95.99
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    The previous price was $114.99

  10. Tripp Lite - Internet Office Standby UPS - Black

    SKU: J78C5Z356Y

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    A black uninterruptible power supply that provides surge protection and battery backup for computers and electronics.
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    Your price for this item is $119.59
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Many back-up solutions, including external hard drives, SSDs, and cloud-based services, are compatible with Mac computers. Look for products labeled as 'Mac compatible' or those supporting the APFS or HFS+ file systems.

Yes, most back-up devices listed here support Apple's Time Machine software, allowing you to schedule automatic back-ups and restore your data easily.

No special software is required for basic use—macOS has built-in support for most external drives. However, some back-up devices include additional software for enhanced features like encryption or cloud integration.

Yes, we offer wireless back-up solutions such as network-attached storage (NAS) devices that allow you to back up your Mac over Wi-Fi without connecting a cable.

Many back-up devices can be reformatted or partitioned to work with both Mac and Windows systems. Check the product details for cross-platform compatibility and instructions.