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TimeMachineScheduler for Mac

Set Time Machine interval (beta).

Free
In English
3.1
Based on 24 user rates

TimeMachineScheduler overview

TimeMachineScheduler disables the automatic backup function of Time Machine and installs its own launchd agent. As the agent 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.

There are (still) some access privileges problems in OS X 10.5, if the operation system has been updated, migrated or installed with the archive & install option. TimeMachineScheduler takes care of all files and sets owner, group and the privileges to the proper default value.

You can install and uninstall the agent 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 agent 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.

Known problems:
  • As TimeMachineScheduler works independent from the Time Machine Preferences, some information might be displayed wrong in the Preference Pane of Time Machine.
  • It could happen, that the backup volume cannot be unmounted (using the automount feature). This occurs also, if the application of TimeMachineScheduler is running. However the daemon is not affected.

What’s new in version 4.0b8

Version 4.0b8:
  • A local volume with automount enabled will be unmounted at a reliable point in time to avoid thinning backups error.
  • The outhook script is run at the same time.
  • A new state is added for the outhook script in case the backup is cancelled by the user.
  • If the localized disk image volume name in Time Machine preferences is not defined the default name Time Machine Backups is used.
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TimeMachineScheduler for Mac

Free
In English
Version 4.0b8
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3.1

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zlazkow
zlazkow
Dec 28 2022
4.0b8
5.0
Dec 28 2022
5.0
Version: 4.0b8
BTW, This version is BETA. The developer on his website is asking to test it before using it. Version 3.1.4 is the STABLE version on developer's website.
iMKapps
iMKapps
Dec 22 2022
4.0b8
0.0
Dec 22 2022
0.0
Version: 4.0b8
There is finally a great new alternative, Time Machine Schedule: ✓ Supports the latest macOS versions since 10.15 ✓ No helper scripts required ✓ Notarised by Apple https://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/64160/time-machine-schedule
Gog4
Gog4
May 27 2021
4.0b8
1.0
May 27 2021
1.0
Version: 4.0b8
RIP
Gog4
Gog4
May 21 2020
4.0b8
1.0
May 21 2020
1.0
Version: 4.0b8
The beauty of this app is that it can mount and unmount the disk after it is done. It can also make it invisible while is mounted! Thank you so much for adding these features!
Gog4
Gog4
May 12 2020
4.0b8
1.0
May 12 2020
1.0
Version: 4.0b8
Any plans for updates on this app?
zlazkow
zlazkow
Dec 28 2022
4.0b8
5.0
Dec 28 2022
5.0
Version: 4.0b8
Satcomer
Satcomer
Nov 21 2021
4.0b8
1.0
Nov 21 2021
1.0
Version: 4.0b8
Gog4
Gog4
May 27 2021
4.0b8
1.0
May 27 2021
1.0
Version: 4.0b8
Freenergy
Freenergy
Mar 8 2016
4.5
Mar 8 2016
4.5
Version: null
Eat-A-Peach
Eat-A-Peach
Apr 19 2014
4.0
Apr 19 2014
4.0
Version: null
Eric•Woehler
Eric•Woehler
Jan 12 2014
4.0
Jan 12 2014
4.0
Version: null
Maco
Maco
Nov 22 2013
4.5
Nov 22 2013
4.5
Version: null
Andrew8042
Andrew8042
Nov 12 2013
5.0
Nov 12 2013
5.0
Version: null
williamgranger6716
williamgranger6716
Mar 16 2013
1.5
Mar 16 2013
1.5
Version: null
Quiiick
Quiiick
Nov 19 2012
0.5
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0.5
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Okami
Okami
Aug 18 2012
5.0
Aug 18 2012
5.0
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Yolo
Yolo
Jun 23 2012
1.0
Jun 23 2012
1.0
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Macahi
Macahi
Jun 22 2012
4.0
Jun 22 2012
4.0
Version: null
Pripyat
Pripyat
Apr 21 2012
0.5
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0.5
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Hanspoot
Hanspoot
Nov 14 2011
5.0
Nov 14 2011
5.0
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Mr-Poon
Mr-Poon
Nov 13 2011
4.0
Nov 13 2011
4.0
Version: null
TAOGde
TAOGde
Nov 12 2011
4.0
Nov 12 2011
4.0
Version: null
Johnny-T-Dane
Johnny-T-Dane
Nov 11 2011
0.5
Nov 11 2011
0.5
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Indio
Indio
Dec 8 2010
4.0
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4.0
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Tipp-Flo
Tipp-Flo
Dec 2 2010
4.0
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4.0
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Rmigneron
Rmigneron
Oct 11 2010
1.0
Oct 11 2010
1.0
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Gregr
Gregr
Feb 4 2008
1.0
Feb 4 2008
1.0
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Etearl
Etearl
Jan 2 2008
5.0
Jan 2 2008
5.0
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MacParc
MacParc
Nov 27 2007
5.0
Nov 27 2007
5.0
Version: null