time machine - possible to back up once a week only if i want?

[volcom883]

hi,
im getting my 17" MBP next week. i got a question about time machine app.
do i have to leave the back up HD constantly on?
is it possible that i turn the external back up HD on lets say once a week, run the time machine and do a back up of all changes?
thanks

 

[iPhil]

hi,
im getting my 17" MBP next week. i got a question about time machine app.
do i have to leave the back up HD constantly on?
is it possible that i turn the external back up HD on lets say once a week, run the time machine and do a back up of all changes?
thanks

Backup then turn-off time machine and repeat weekly..

 

[11800506]

Yes that's completely fine. I do it with my Macbook Pro. All you have to do is remember to do turn the hard drive back on.

 

[Le Big Mac]

There's a shareware/freeware program that allows you to set a schedule (e.g., daily at 3am, weekly Sunday at 4am). I forget the name, but surely a search on version tracker will turn it up.

 

[volcom883]

good thanks guy. im gonna order a 1TB hd then.
thanks

 

[volcom883]

ok, just set up my external 1TB HD as time machine default back up device. it has already done a 32gb backup.

can i add my 500GB and 160GB external HDs to be backup up by time machine automatically too?

 

[bobr1952]

I never thought of the obvious--just shut it off--lol Every hour can get a bit annoying after awhile.

 

[gdphishman817]

I use and applescript with ical to backup twice a day

 

[dirt farmer]

Try TimeMachineEditor. It's free and easy.

 

[petermcphee]

Try TimeMachineEditor. It's free and easy.

This looks like a winner. Does anyone have any experience with how well this operates?

 

[illegallydead]

I just turn "automatic backups" off. I click back up now whenever I need it, or after I have made some big changes. I will try that editor... every hour is absolutely rediculous. I am not retarded enough to need hourly backups in case I mess up a file. If I do, then I am cool with living with the consequences. I would much rather have backups far into the past than a huge emphasis on the last 24 hrs...

 

[Kyriacos]

Try TimeMachineEditor. It's free and easy.

Thanks a lot mate, you save my life. I was looking for something like that months now!