: Create an exact, bootable duplicate of your Mac's drive on an external disk, allowing you to resume work immediately if your primary drive fails.
: Organizes multiple backup tasks into groups for easier management. Important Safety Note: "[HCiSO]" Downloads
While versions vary, the 5.x series (including 5.9.6.5) was notable for adding:
Carbon Copy Cloner (CCC) is a comprehensive backup and file copying utility for macOS, often described as offering "everything you wish Time Machine did and more". Version 5.9.6.5 was a major release in the CCC 5 lifecycle, introducing and refining critical features for modern macOS environments. Key Features of Carbon Copy Cloner 5
: Native support for Macs with M1 and newer chips.
: Cosmetic adjustments and fixes for encrypted APFS volume groups specifically for newer macOS releases at that time.