TimeMachineEditor
A macOS utility that schedules when Time Machine starts its backup jobs.
By Thomas Clement
Alternatives
About TimeMachineEditor
TimeMachineEditor lets users set an interval or create other schedules for Time Machine backups. Time Machine still handles the backup process; the app acts as an alternative scheduler.
It also includes the tmectl command-line tool for viewing and changing settings, enabling or disabling the scheduler, and uninstalling the app. It requires macOS 10.13 or newer.
Strengths
- Schedules backups by interval or other timing rules
- Leaves backup and retention handling to Time Machine
- Includes a command-line tool
Limitations
- Requires macOS 10.13 or newer
Details
- Pricing
- FreeThe official page provides the download without stating a charge.
- License
- Proprietary
- Developer
- Thomas Clement
- Platforms
- macOS, Command line
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Best suited for
- Mac users who want to change Time Machine's backup schedule
- Categories
- Automation, Backup tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Selected from the Homebrew cask