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"Works great."
Version: TimeMachineEditor 2.5.3
Pros
Works perfectly.
Cons
Nothing.I works!
Summary
Time Machine Editor works just like it says. I have it set to back up once a day and it always does.
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"It just works."
Version: TimeMachineEditor 2.5.2
Pros
This product does one thing, and does it well. Simple, reliable. It makes Time Machine functional for the everyday user.
Cons
No cons that I can discern.
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"Works as it indicates"
Version: TimeMachineEditor 2.5.2
Pros
It does the job of delaying the scheduled backups as it says it does.
Cons
Wish it was more flexible and indicated exactly what was happening in the backups.
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"Great app to reset Time Machine Backup Intervals"
Version: TimeMachineEditor 2.5.2
Pros
The default for Time Machine backups is hourly. This is a problem when I need to take my MacBook Pro and go. This app allows me to change the backup interval to optimal time for me. This saves time and minimizes reduced performance.
Cons
None I can think of with the current version.
Summary
There were some bugs after Snow Leopard was installed, but these seem to have been resolved and all is now working smoothly. This app has a seemingly small function, but it can make a big difference. I really appreciate what it does and consider it a must have.
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"A nice replacement for Time Machine scheduling"
Version: TimeMachineEditor 2.5.2
Pros
Pros: lets you set your own backup schedule.
Cons
Cons: Doesn't seem to access all of the time machine logs.
Summary
I'm not sure why it only loaded some subset of the backup logs for my system, but I use BackupLoupe for that, so it doesn't really affect me. The scheduling interface and operation are good and work well.
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"simple - easy to use"
Version: TimeMachineEditor 2.5.2
Pros
It works well.
Cons
since I started using it, my backup icon in the menu bar shows up as delayed if I am not plugged into my external drive.
Summary
Great if there are big partitions like Parallel's that back up at each interval.
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"It works very well."
Version: TimeMachineEditor 2.5.2
Pros
It's simple to use.
Cons
Perhaps an optional way to install it into the system preference "Other" area?
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"Easy to use, Simple interface."
Version: TimeMachineEditor 2.5.1
Pros
Does what it is supposed to do with ease.
Cons
Nothing I don't like
Summary
As above
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"Works flawlessly in the background."
Version: TimeMachineEditor 2.5.1
Pros
Once it is set up, it requires no further maintenance. The price (free) can't be beat.
Cons
Setting up TimeMachineEditor is confusing. It isn't made clear that after turning off Time Machine, it should be left in the off position. (See ?Bottom-line summary? below)
Summary
The TimeMachineEditor instructions read: ?Time Machine automatic backups must be turned OFF while TimeMachineEditor handles the backups scheduling by itself.? The key word here is ?while? -- I interpreted that to mean that Time Machine should be turned off only while TimeMachineEditor is being set up. What happened was that after choosing the TimeMachineEditor settings, I would repeatedly go back to the Time Machine Prefs and turn it back on. Of course, the TimeMachineEditor settings were gone and Time Machine reverted to its hourly backups. I eventually learned, on your web site's FAQ, that
?TimeMachineEditor handles the scheduling itself and has its own ON / OFF switch (which behaves very much like the one from Time Machine).? I think that this statement should be included with the download info accompanying TimeMachineEditor. -
"It simply works. It should be part of Time Machine."
Version: TimeMachineEditor 2.5.1
Pros
Simple application that keeps Time Machine from interrupting my workflow and, I suspect, saves back up space.
Cons
You have to stop Time Machine in the Preference panel to make changes.
Summary
As someone else said, Apple should have thought of it.
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