Backing up Files to CD, DVD, or Blu-ray
Roxio Toast 11 is a great tool for creating compressed, encrypted backups of important files
for Macintosh users. This tutorial will show you how to set up a Mac Only backup project.
Getting Started:
1. Choose a data project type. Toast creates various types of data projects, but the most
commonly used for backups are Mac Only and Mac & PC. The difference is that Mac Only
data discs can only be viewed on a Mac, whereas choosing Mac & PC allows you to mount
your disc on either a Mac or Windows computer. For the purposes of this tutorial, choose
Mac Only.
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2. Add files to the project.!The Data tab of the Media Browser lets you browse your
computer much like you would in the Finder. Once you’ve found the files you need, all
you have to do is drag and drop them to the Content Area. Note that you are not limited to
adding files from the Data tab. Feel free to add some music, videos, and photos from the
others.!
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One great feature here is the ability to search for files using the Mac OS X Spotlight search
feature. To do that, just click on Spotlight, choose where you want to search, select a file
type, and enter in a keyword or filename in the search field below. !
