I've looked into setting up a Time Machine drive since AFP is being phased out, and it seems like a NAS server is the most common solution. However, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by the potential costs and complexity. Is there an easier way to do this for personal use, especially for backing up over WiFi?
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It really depends on what you're backing up. How many Macs do you have?
Yeah, Synology provides clear instructions for making their NAS function as a Time Machine server, and I've had a good experience with mine. What’s your current setup for backups?
You might want to check out Apple's guide on setting up a Mac as a network backup destination. Also, a Synology DiskStation can be a solid choice for Time Machine—really easy to set up. Just remember, starting your first backup over Ethernet is a lot smoother; WiFi is fine afterward.
Sorry about that! I meant to mention—I've got a couple of MacBooks. We currently use an 8TB drive connected to our router for automatic Time Machine backups.