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Carbon Copy Cloner

macOS backup app commenters use for Time Machine replacements.

At a glance:

First seen:2026-04-27

Last seen:2026-04-27

Sightings:1

Source:bombich.com

What it is

macOS backup app commenters use for Time Machine replacements.

Why developers recommend it

The macOS 27 thread cited it as a practical backup path when AFP and Time Machine setups break.

Hacker News evidence

2026-04-27

Users said they had success with Synology NAS plus Carbon Copy Cloner and other modern backup workflows.

Networking changes coming in macOS 27