System Backup and Restore For Linux - How To Use Timeshift! (2024)

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6 ай бұрын

Get ready to unlock the full potential of Timeshift, great backup and restore solution for Linux systems, in this comprehensive tutorial. In this video, you will learn how to configure and optimize Timeshift to ensure your system stays protected and efficient with its backup features.
Timeshift is an effective tool, similar to Windows' System Restore and Mac OS Time Machine, that captures incremental backups of your system at specified intervals. These backups, referred to as snapshots, are essential for safeguarding your system and can be extremely helpful when resolving problems or recovering from system failures. Timeshift is great solution for new Linux users
Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. The creator and/or the publisher of this video are not responsible for any actions taken by the viewer based on the information presented. The viewer is solely responsible for their own actions and decisions, and should always exercise caution and use their best judgment when applying any concepts or techniques learned. Always consult a professional if necessary. By watching this video, you understand and agree to these terms.
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@STONE69_ 5 ай бұрын

Everyone should do this back and do a separate backup of their Data/files.

@jasonp3484 3 ай бұрын

An amazingly simple explanation and you KEPT IT ON TOPIC!!! I came here to learn about Timeshift, simple. You have another subscriber, make more vids please. Thank you for the knowledge!

@KrystalOfComputer 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@kelvin-nz 4 ай бұрын

7:25 thankyou! 😄👍

@KrystalOfComputer 4 ай бұрын

👍

@maurolimaok 6 ай бұрын

Finally I understand how to use it. Thanks, dude.

@KrystalOfComputer 6 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@Saturn-OS 2 ай бұрын

Time shift broke my system one time lol and had no way of going back. I ran out of storage and messed up a lot of things so be careful and watch your storage on your computer when running a backup. I was on Pop OS so could be different on other distros.

@DanesCorner Ай бұрын

Excellent, thank you.

@Grunfeld 6 ай бұрын

Really helpful. Thank you.

@KrystalOfComputer 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@MarcosVinicius-zs7je 6 ай бұрын

This video was really good!! Thanks a lot.

@KrystalOfComputer 6 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@ecwnikos Ай бұрын

thanks

@dimram2005 4 ай бұрын

Good one and great explanation... Thank you... Just one question... Is there any way to program your backups at a certain timestamp , e.g daily at 00:00 ?????????? Thanks again..

@rejo7222 2 ай бұрын

Dude, you should be in a Marvel movie.. Thanks for the vid bro..After an unsuccessful attempt to clone the img using Clonezilla (which always works for me - but not today..grrr...)Thought, well timeshift backs up OS too... Looking for the restore option when mint doesn't boot.. Just boot a mint live CD..duh.. too easy. Thanks again bro. Much love form the Netherlands.

@AbdoZaInsert 3 ай бұрын

Nice A.I voice !

@AbdoZaInsert 3 ай бұрын

Nvm it got annoying by time, thanks for the video anyways.

@josh7709 18 күн бұрын

Can Timeshift be used to restore a machine but in a new installation? Eg. If due to space issues, I decide to make a fresh install (same user and file structure) but using a bigger drive in the same hardware (or a very similar one), instead of trying to clone the disk, can I just use a Timeshift restore point saved in an external device to do that?

@thesilentgeneration 8 күн бұрын

Wait, you jumped right into the info without saying how to access Timeshift in the first place. I am using Ubuntu, but I cannot find Timeshift in the apps or in the app center or as flat pack. What is the command for Timeshift in the terminal to download it or activate it??

@TechnoSan09 6 ай бұрын

at 3:36 please explain me how to add patterns for ex i'm opting to backup the home directory but there's a huge folder called "gnome-boxes" in /home/user/snap/ directory which i do not want to backup, i do not want timeshift to include this folder, its files, folders and contents of those subfolders should i put pattern as: /home/user/snap/gnome-boxes/ or /home/user/snap/gnome-boxes/* or /home/user/snap/gnome-boxes/** or /home/user/snap/gnome-boxes/*** and in which order i should place these patters THank you

@KrystalOfComputer 6 ай бұрын

Ok so you will first need to users tab to include your home dir. Then you need to switch to filters tab, there you will see "/home/user/**" with a "+" checked, assuming you added the home folder correctly in the users tab. Then you need to click add folder button and select the gonme-boxes folder there. Then "/home/user/snap/gnome-boxes/***" should show up and it needs to have "-" selected with a dot, but it will be a bottom line most Likley. This is important, for it to work you need to drag it to the top of the list, above your home folder entry. So your final list should look like - /home/user/snap/gnome-boxes/*** + /home/users/** When it comes to paths i am going along with your example so user should be replaced with your real username. Of course you need to make sure everything works and that it makes sense for your system, after all you know it best and you are responsible for it. Easy way to make sure it works is to make a backup and go into it with a browse button and see if the problematic folder is gone. Hope this helps!

@fotografm 4 ай бұрын

After making a snapshot, it does not appear in the list in the gui although the main drive has got 10GB less free space due to the backup being created. Any ideas ?

@KrystalOfComputer 4 ай бұрын

I never had that happen, you can try selecting the snapshots location again or checking permissions, if nothing works delete snapshot folder manually and try again

@burgermeister7244 5 ай бұрын

Why does everyone say Timeshift should not be used to backup personal files? I've used it for that (in the past) and it seemed fine.

@KrystalOfComputer 5 ай бұрын

It can be used for backing up personal files or almost any other kind of files, but its not its purpose. For example imagine your system breaks, and you need to restore a last week snapshot, now if you are only backing up system files your system gets restored and your personal files are fine. But if you are backing up your personal files too, all your personal files that you made in the last week are gone. If you really want i guess you can make separate snapshots for your personal files and your system on multiple partitions but at that point other solutions are way easier. Anyway that are my main reason for calling it system backup solution. Have a nice day!