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nixartpix
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copying files from Time Machine to MacBook air m2

how can I copy selected files from my stand-alone time machine to my MacBook Air m2 and

do I need to connect my Time Machine to my rogers router wifi first?


Posted on Oct 13, 2026 3:34 PM

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6x6
User level: Level 7 (26,777 points)

Oct 13, 2026 4:11 PM in response to nixartpix

Here are the steps to restore files from a Time Machine backup: Recover files using Time Machine and Spotlight on Mac - Apple Support (IS).


I'm not sure what you mean by "connecting to wi-fi router". If you use store your backup on an external drive, just connect the drive to the Mac. If you are using a NAS, it should already be connected to your Mac.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256375732