Regularly backing up your Mac with Time Machine can prevent data loss and allow you to restore earlier versions of files.

Time Machine is Apple's backup system that automatically saves your Mac's files. Here's how to use the macOS file protection feature.

It can restore your Mac to a specific time, including its settings and data. If you have backed up the deleted files in Time Machine, you can restore them after emptying the Trash bin.

We also explain How to back up a Mac and How to use Time Machine and how to restore from a Time Machine backup elsewhere.

Time Machine is a free and native built-in backup feature available on all Mac models that allows you to create incremental backups, restore your Mac, and browse files.