TimeMachineScheduler

Name: TimeMachineScheduler
Rating: 3.8 (11 reviews)
Author: Klieme

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Download.com staffMay 7, 2013

Users who have the native Mac backup system in use may want to adjust the preset options. TimeMachineScheduler for Mac does add some functions to the backup system that work well, but few of them are critical to most Mac users.

TimeMachineScheduler for Mac downloaded quickly and its installer did not require user interaction. A readme file clearly explained the installation process, which was a nice feature. The presence of a native uninstaller was also useful. The lack of tutorials was not much of a problem since the application is little more than an additional section of the preferences menu. The new menu allows the user to adjust a simple slider to change the Time Machine backup interval. Users can also set the program to skip a backup between certain hours, a useful feature for those who find running backups slows their computer down. A separate install can be selected and placed in the computer from this menu as well. The changes appeared to implement well during testing, which added some flexibility to the native program.

While the program does add some features and options to a system, TimeMachineScheduler for Mac may only be useful for a few users who need to restrict their computer backups.

What’s new in version 3.1.4

Version 3.1.4:

Compatible with Mac OS 10.8 Mountain Lion.
High resolution icon.
Minor fixes.

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GENERAL

Release: July 29, 2012

Latest update: May 7, 2013

Version: 3.1.4

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System

Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.7
Mac OS X 10.6
Mac OS X 10.5
OS X 10.8

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 6,974

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.8/5

11 User Votes

Works as advertised
EvanitudeNovember 15, 2011
Pros
Does what I need it to do, which is a weekly, timed backup.
Cons
None that I can see.
Summary
I've been using this program for years, through all its incarnations, and it has always worked as I need it to. Almost everyone's particular system&#8212;extensions, add-on's, menu bar items&#8212;is different, so perhaps those who find the program bombs or doesn't work have running items that conflict with it. Maybe in this sense the program ought to be more robust, but it's hard to pin the blame on it or the item(s) that it conflicts with.
useful app
krstone1August 1, 2011
Pros
does what it says
Cons
none I can detect
Summary
Simple program that does what it says. Useful utility especially if your backups take a long time. TM's default one hour interval is too frequent. TM scheduler also allows you to turn off backups during a defined interval (eg. overnight) which saves space on backup disc.
Works as described
kevind2December 3, 2010
Pros
Installation easy and flawless. Scheduler is very flexible and easy to use. My USB backup drive shared from my Airport Extreme seems to mount more reliably than without the scheduler program (No failed backups since installing this program).
Cons
None as yet.
Summary
I am pleased to be able to set times for backup using Time Machine. I find that many times the backup causes interference with some activities I perform often. I like the fact that the settings are conveniently in preferences and not running in the menu bar.
Does its job well, when it does.
arminredDecember 2, 2010
Pros
Works well for users who never used this app.
Cons
Upgrade doesn't properly update the LaunchDaemon
Summary
Ok, I've figured out the problem. It's going to work just fine, if it's the first time you've installed it. But if, like me, you upgrade from the old application, using a script intend, it doesn't replace the LaunchDaemon's plist file (to keep the settings) and also leaves a remnant "program: osascript", which keeps the backup from running. So either delete this plist file: /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.klieme.TimeMachineScheduler.plist first, or edit it and delete this line: Key = Program Value = /usr/bin/osascript Updated on Dec 2, 2010sorry for the typo: intend should say "instead"
Doesn't work for me
lukaNovember 6, 2010
Pros
none that I know of
Cons
I have downloaded this before and did not get it to work. I still can't.
Summary
For some reason, my Time Machine does not recognize this app and therefore does not enable me to set up my own schedulling. I would really like the ability to decide when my backups occur, but this app is not the answer.
Installs fine, but doesn't back up
arminredOctober 17, 2010
Pros
Last version (non Preference Pane) worked fine and did its job
Cons
?but this version 3.0 doesn't back up at all
Summary
Like it if it worked, but doesn't at the moment
TimeMachineScheduler v3.0 Installer BOMBS
zunipusOctober 12, 2010
Pros
I can't tell if I can't install it!
Cons
The current version of the installer always BOMBS.
Summary
I have contacted the developer and sent the bombing log. The installer is making an invalid Mac OS X kernel call. Don't bother downloading and installing until this bug in the installer is repaired.
Great program
RogueNovember 29, 2007
Pros
Cons
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. I didn't like the hourly hard disk crunch. This allows me to change it to suite my working conditions.
Works as advertised!
expanderzNovember 27, 2007
Pros
Cons
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. Impressive, very well implemented! Thank you for making it freeware. ;-)
2 successful backups made :-)
Christian BuerliNovember 26, 2007
Pros
Cons
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. TMS works as advertised - Ã¢?Â¦ and thanks for freeware! :-)

Developer’s Description

By Klieme

Set Time Machine's backup interval from 1-12 hours.

In Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Apple has introduced Time Machine, a very convenient way to make backups. Unfortunately the backup interval is preset constantly to one hour. TimeMachineScheduler disables the automatic backup function of Time Machine and installs its own launcehd daemon. As the daemon is located in the main library, the administrator password is required for all (writing) operations. Except disabling Time Machine no further system files and preferences will be touched by TimeMachineScheduler. You can install and uninstall the daemon as well as only load and unload it to disable making backups temporarily. The interval can be set between 1 and 12 hours, and the daemon can be set to run additionally at load, which means also at startup and login. You can press a button to run a backup immediately. The status of the scheduler will be displayed.

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User Reviews

Works as advertised

useful app

Works as described

Does its job well, when it does.

Doesn't work for me

Installs fine, but doesn't back up

TimeMachineScheduler v3.0 Installer BOMBS

Great program

Works as advertised!

2 successful backups made :-)

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