
All computers are subject to problems, and Apples are no exception. Luckily, Apple provided their users with multiple ways of safeguarding their data and recovering their computer in the event of a problem. It certainly helps if you have an external hard drive, such as the Apple Time Capsule. With an external hard drive you can easily back up important information and data using Apple's included Time Machine software. In some cases, you'll be able to reinstall the operating system and keep your personal files. Other times, you'll need to restore from a Time Machine backup.