".. do you actually TEST those backups?" yes (of course), see my post above. I have used time machine repeatedly to restore lost or damaged files. I also repl

".. do you actually TEST those backups?" yes (of course), see my post above. I have used time machine repeatedly to restore lost or damaged files. I also replaced harddrives several times and played back my carbon copy clone. It boots and I have never missed a file in years.