Simon Wheatley

Tag: time machine

  • Problems with Time Machine endlessly preparing

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    We use Time Machine with a network disk connected via AirPort Extreme for backup in our household (writeup), and it’s generally a great solution. However recently my wife’s laptop had got stuck in an endless “preparing backup” situation. There didn’t seem to be any significant details in the error log, and when I ran a…

  • Quick thoughts for 2008-02-25 (via Twitter)

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    There seems to be a problem with MacFUSE/SSHFS such that when you mount a drive it doesn’t show up in the sidebar. It is there in /Volumes/ # It’s a shame that the Time Machine icon in the menubar doesn’t dim when Time Machine is disabled. Seems the obvious thing to do. #