MacSnapshotHow to back up selected folders on a Mac
Copy only the Mac folders you need to an external drive. Compare manual copying and scheduled backups, then check that your files can be restored.
YOUR FILES. AN INFORMED CHOICE.
Mac backup guides
Choose a copy that fits your data. Start with what you want to recover after a problem.
Time Machine and selected folders: which backup fits?
Understand Time Machine exclusions, version history and a simple updated folder copy before choosing how to back up your Mac.
Sync vs backup: what happens to changed and deleted files?
See how sync, an updated backup and version history handle deletions and overwrites. Plan a separate copy without assuming every backup keeps old versions.