The most common problems with Time Machine backups, and how to tackle them using free tools.
T2M2
A detailed walk through the log extract delivered simply by Mints, showing steps in a normal Catalina backup.
New approach to reading logs which enables you to follow conversations between sub-systems and services you’re interested in without messing with predicates.
Time Machine can’t make backups to a disk formatted in APFS. Oh yes it can – and here’s how you can do it too.
One small change: you no longer need to press Tab or Enter to set the time period.
What do you try when T2M2, Ulbow, or another app which accesses the log, doesn’t work properly? Diagnosis and solutions.
Now collects log entries reporting progress and rates of transfer during a backup, and giving info on what is slowing them down.
How can you tell what causing a backup to run so slowly? If it is this bug, what can you do about it? A plain user’s guide.
Five updates in a single day? Here’s the explanation.
Fixes a bug which could prevent admin users from opening T2M2 if they were a member of very few groups.
