Mac Time Machine Restore: How to Recover Deleted Files (Folder & File Tutorial)

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Lost files on your Mac? 😬 In this video, I’ll show you how to use Apple’s built-in (FREE) Time Machine to “travel back in time” and restore deleted or missing files — including entire folders.

This is perfect for:
✅ Family photos & videos (irreplaceable memories)
✅ Authors (manuscripts + drafts)
✅ Business owners (critical files + revenue-driving systems)

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to:
• Restore a deleted folder/file using “Browse Time Machine Backups”
• Pick the RIGHT snapshot (not too far back, not too recent)
• Restore one file vs. restore the entire folder
• Safely eject an external drive (and what to do if it won’t eject)
• Run a Time Machine backup (and set a smart daily backup habit)
• Exclude certain folders from backup + configure options

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00:00 The “lost file” nightmare (and the Time Machine solution)
01:20 Why I don’t rely on cloud-only backup
02:55 Demo setup: the “Important File” folder
05:12 Deleting the folder (what “permanently gone” looks like)
05:55 Plug in encrypted external drive (unlocking it)
07:33 Add/show Time Machine icon + “Browse Time Machine Backups”
08:45 How the timeline works (how far back should you go?)
09:53 Restore the RIGHT version (too far back = older/missing files)
11:07 Snapshots apply to Desktop AND other folders (Docs/Downloads/etc.)
12:15 The missing manuscript lesson (no backup = no recovery)
13:20 Restore the entire folder (folder-level restore)
14:20 Backing up Dropbox + building the daily-backup habit
15:29 Safely eject the drive (and “force quit” if it won’t eject)
16:40 How to run a backup from Time Machine settings
17:59 Options: exclude folders + set backup frequency
19:09 “Backup Now” + progress tracking
20:10 Wrap-up + subscribe

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