Mac OS backup
p.1 #1Mac OS backup
Hi everyone, I have a Mac Studio and use Carbon Copy Cloner to do daily backups. I'm wondering if there's a way to specify which files are backed up? If not, any other suggested programs for this?
I also use Back Blaze for online backup.
Thanks!
Bob
I also use Back Blaze for online backup.
Thanks!
Bob
Dec 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
p.1 #2Mac OS backup
Hi @Bobg657
I don't use Carbon Copy.
I do use on my Mac the Time Machine app home backup and this allows you to specify what is backed up or not.
For offsite, I use BackBlaze
https://www.backblaze.com/
I always like to specify some offsite backup in case of home fire or other natural disaster.
Both have worked without issue for me.
I am sure these are just 1 set of optinos out of many.
John Wheeler
I don't use Carbon Copy.
I do use on my Mac the Time Machine app home backup and this allows you to specify what is backed up or not.
For offsite, I use BackBlaze
https://www.backblaze.com/
I always like to specify some offsite backup in case of home fire or other natural disaster.
Both have worked without issue for me.
I am sure these are just 1 set of optinos out of many.
John Wheeler
Dec 26, 2025 at 01:33 PM
p.1 #3Mac OS backup
CCC lets you specify specific folders to copy. You can also do file inclusions and exclusions
https://support.bombich.com/hc/en-us/articles/20686509510167-Configure-the-task-filter-to-exclude-files-and-folders-from-a-task
https://support.bombich.com/hc/en-us/articles/20686509510167-Configure-the-task-filter-to-exclude-files-and-folders-from-a-task
Dec 26, 2025 at 03:36 PM
p.1 #4Mac OS backup
Thank you both, now that I know how to limit CCC I should be ok.
Dec 26, 2025 at 03:36 PM
p.1 #5Mac OS backup
CCC is great software...after you learn a few tricks like this one 
Mar 05, 2026 at 08:30 AM