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p.1 #1 · Mac 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

Dec 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM

John Wheeler
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p.1 #2 · Mac 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

Dec 26, 2025 at 02:33 PM

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p.1 #3 · Mac 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

Dec 26, 2025 at 04:36 PM

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p.1 #4 · Mac OS backup

Thank you both, now that I know how to limit CCC I should be ok.

Dec 26, 2025 at 04:36 PM

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p.1 #5 · Mac OS backup

CCC is great software...after you learn a few tricks like this one

Mar 05, 2026 at 09:30 AM


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