Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Backup & Restore Companion PDF ($7): macsound2.gumroad.com/l/dqyjnz
Bundle (both PDFs, save $$): macsound2.gumroad.com/l/ptzjah

If your macOS user account (Home folder) lives on an external SSD, your entire working environment depends on that drive. If it fails, your Mac may boot — but your account won’t.

This video shows a professional, repeatable backup + recovery system designed specifically for external Home folder setups. This is not a “hope it works” method. It’s a controlled restore workflow.

It uses:

• Time Machine — for file history
• Carbon Copy Cloner (CCC) — for a clean swap‑in mirror
Gumroad Store (all PDFs & updates): macsound2.gumroad.com

Carbon Copy Cloner (30-day free trial): bombich.com/download (Not sponsored)

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ZIKE 40 Gbps enclosure: tidd.ly/3Lj5R8w
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LaCie 5TB: amzn.to/3ZNOuMB
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Chapters:
00:00 — Intro
01:28 — Drive sizing
02:33 — Prepare backup drive
06:24 — Configure Time Machine
08:29 — Verify backups
10:49 — Create CCC clone
12:23 — Restore overview
15:19 — Fast User Switching
17:05 — Duplicate volume-name warning

All links & gear: beacons.ai/macsoundsolutions

Disclosure: Some links are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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