how do I find my iCloud backups from my Mac?
I have a new Mac and I want to make sure my old Mac is completely backed up so when I start the new one I have all my 'stuff'. How do I check all that please? Thanks
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.7
Apple offers iCloud Backup for iPhones and iPads but not for Mac computers.
It is possible to sync data from a Mac to iCloud if you turn on those options (e.g., iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive including the Desktop & Documents option). Syncing has some of the benefits of a backup (and the benefit of being offsite) but is not the same as a backup. Major differences include the fact that not everything on your Mac can be synced and the fact that if you delete something, accidentally or otherwise, there is only a limited time period (30 days in most cases) during which it can be recovered. You can view synced data by using an internet browser and logging into www.icloud.com
Also see the Apple article: How to back up your Mac - Official Apple Support
And more information on syncing in:
Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support
and
Set up iCloud Drive on all your devices - Apple Support
and
Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support
For a complete backup of a Mac, use an external drive. Also see: Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support