These backups are saved until your Time Machine disk if full, at which point the utility will automatically delete the oldest backups to make room for new ones.

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It's not just Intel code — after a period of undeath, Time Capsule's time is coming, with Apple cutting off support for Time Machine backups using the hardware in macOS 27.

If you’re not using Time Machine, here are all the details on how to get started with the built-in backup system for macOS. And check our picks for the best hard drive for your Mac.

MacRumors reports that, starting with macOS 27, Time Capsule backups will require a storage drive that supports more current file-sharing protocols like SMBv2 and SMBv3.