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Mac Backup Strategy Wizard
Time Machine + Backblaze + iCloud — pick the right multi-layered backup so you never lose work.
⚡ 3-2-1 backup rule + Mac-specific recommendations
User type
Casual — web, email, Office only
Creative — photos, video, design files
Developer — code, repos, projects
Business — client files, financial data
Family — shared photos, videos, documents
Data on Mac
Under 100GB
100-500GB
500GB-1TB
1TB+
Risk tolerance
Basic — iCloud is fine
Balanced — local + cloud
Paranoid — multi-location + offline
Monthly backup budget
Free only
Low (\$5-\$15/mo)
Moderate (\$15-\$30/mo)
Mac setup
Single Mac
Mac + iPad / iPhone
Multiple Macs (family / business)
Generate My Backup Plan →