Unplugging Time Machine Backups hard drive?

[AdamLikesMusic]

Until now, I've only used Time Machine on my iMac, so I haven't had to think about this.

With my MBP, I'll be taking it with me places obviously. I have another hard drive I plan on using for Time Machine backups. I know this sounds stupid, but does this drive have to be plugged in all the time? Can I just plug it in occasionally and have it sync up? (Like whenever I get back home, just plug it back in)

(I haven't had a laptop in nearly 5 years, so it's all new to me )

Thanks.

(I tried searching, but wasn't sure how to word what I'm trying to ask. Hopefully I made sense.)

 

[MacDawg]

Yes, you can unplug it
I will back up when you plug back in

Time Machine is really a no-brainer

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[NP3]

Correct, you can unplug it. As usual, make sure to eject it on the desktop first. Personally, I have it set to manual updates, so I just do it occasionally. It's up to you.

 

[toolbox]

I unplug mine too, and just simply plug it back in when i get home from work and let it backup - it won't cause any problems. Just remember to backup!

 

[MacDawg]

Time Machine Editor

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[toolbox]

Time Machine Editor

Woof, Woof - Dawg

Wow thanks for the link Mac Dawg

 

[chrono1081]

Mine only gets plugged in back at my living area. You can definitely unplug it it will just resync whenever you plug it back in.

 

[AdamLikesMusic]

Thanks guys.