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tmutil: Disable automatic backups.
$ sudo tmutil disable
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The command "sudo tmutil disable" is used in macOS to disable Time Machine backups.

Here's a breakdown of the command components:

  • "sudo": It stands for "Super User Do" and is a command that allows you to execute a command with superuser or root privileges. It prompts you for your administrator password.

  • "tmutil": It is a command-line utility in macOS used to interact with Time Machine, the built-in backup feature.

  • "disable": It specifies the action to be taken, in this case, disabling Time Machine backups.

When you run the "sudo tmutil disable" command, it will disable Time Machine backups on your Mac. This means that Time Machine will no longer automatically create backups of your files and system settings. It can be useful in situations where you want to temporarily pause or halt Time Machine backups. To re-enable Time Machine, you can use the "sudo tmutil enable" command.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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