A simple way to backup your files to a NAS

I have used all Mac backup software and the safest, most reliable way I have found to backup my important files to my Synology is by using ChronoSync.

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0:00 3-2-1
2:55 setup your shared folder
4:16 ChronoSync setup
7:26 snapshots
12:06 scheduling

[ian_ong]

Thank you Jerry for the timely tips. Very helpful

[biffy]

Liked, subbed, and commented. Very solid video with useful info.

[mrmartywaring]

I need to set up a NAS at home. Once I set that up, I will use Chronosync

[clij]

On my Mac why not use native rsync ? Works also on my linux boxes. Then ZFS on the NAS for snapshots

[Adrian-wjyw]

does it work on Windows to or just on mac and linux ?

[peterwallace]

Thanks Jerry, very well explained and interesting. Do you use Chronosync alongside TimeMachine or instead of?

[JoeGibbs]

How is this different or better than Time Machine?

[ludwi]

Jerry, thanks for the video!! I'm looking for a way to backup my iCloud files. So I'm glad with your explanation, as I also have a Synology NAS. I have one remaining mystery: I have 2TB iCloud storage, so NOT als my files are on my Mac Mini (with 256SSD). MacOS 'manages' which iCloud files are downloaded on the Mac Mini.
Do you know how that works with Chronosync? Will it download all those iCloud files to the Mac Mini first (and thus running out of storage), or will it just use the MacMini as a transferring station (handling the backup, but not downloading the whole heap in one time)? If you know what I mean...

[remektekmedia]

Is ChronoSync better than Synology Drive Client? Why exactly? I want a robust backup for my iMac.
And there is TimeMachine, of course.

[PeteDunes]

Anyone can make these videos.... just pick the most expensive items and you got yourself a top solution... ~yawn~... not helpful for all families struggling with the higher costs of living.