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Automatically TimeMachine backups should be enabled

This is not directly a security or privacy setting, but you should frequently backup your Mac. Apples built-in backup solution “TimeMachine” is suitable for most cases.

How to fix it

macOS 13 - 14

  1. Go to “System Preferences” > General > “Time Machine”
  2. Click “Add backup disk” and choose a backup device/volume
  3. Under “Options” you can exclude folders from back (like Downloads) and configure the backup frequency.

macOS 10.11 – 12

  1. Go to “System Preferences” > “Time Machine”
  2. Click “Select backup disk” and choose a backup device/volume
  3. Select “Back Up Automatically”