How to backup macbook pro to iTunes

I have never backed up my macbook pro and I've had it for about a year and half now. My friend backs up her laptop to iTunes. and i wanted to know i would do that.

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You can only make backups of a Mac on an external hard disk, not on iTunes. iTunes is used to make backups of iPhones, iPads and iPods touch.
To make backups of your computer, OS X includes Time Machine. You only need an external hard drive or an AirPort Time Capsule to use it, and it is very easy. See -> Mac Basics: Time Machine backs up your Mac - Apple Support

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    1. This is the iPad forum.  For Macbook questions use the Macbook forum.
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2698

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    http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1177233
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