How to not backup everything?

Hi,
Is it possible to only backup my pictures, apps, and documents instead of backing up the whole machine? If yes, how ?
Thanks.

Go to your System Preferences, and then choose Time Machine. If you click on the Options button, you'll be able to add drives and folders that you don't want to back up. Add in all the stuff you want to skip (for example, the System and Library folders), and Time Machine won't include it.
One word of caution, though. Most applications have files that get placed somewhere in the System or Library folders. Preferences and settings and support files and such.
Good luck getting everything configured.

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