![]() ![]() I had no idea the upgrade was something that had to be handled with such a lot of preparation and thought. I successfully upgraded to Lion following your advice and guidance.If I had not purchased these books I would have definitely run into trouble. Really Useful AdviceĮxcellent books, and really useful advice. Where I needed to keep Snow Leopard alongside Lion, because of PPC software, I followed the instructions and once again, experienced a smooth installation. I upgraded four Macs with no problems whatsoever after creating a boot disc as described. They've been great value and really very useful. I bought both Take Control books-'Upgrading to Lion' and 'Using Lion'. And, all my third-party apps which I upgraded, as appropriate, worked fine. Thanks so much for a super ebook for upgrading to Lion. I just did an upgrade to Mountain Lion from Lion and all I can say is.WOW! Your Take Control instructions were educational, informative, and well directed. Thank you once again for writing such enjoyable tech. ![]() Having a process really increased my confidence level, got me to slow down and think about the upgrade. But, now that I have this nifty external drive that's up to date I am ready to take it to my next computer, sync everything, and do it all over again. I followed your instructions pretty closely, and I'm happy to say that I didn't need the extra backup. These comments are about earlier editions of this book. Migrating to a new Mac: If your “upgrade” includes moving from an older computer (a Mac or Windows PC) to a new Mac that’s running El Capitan, learn the best way to move your user account and its data to the new Mac. Joe’s time-tested troubleshooting advice will help get your system working again. Troubleshooting: Yikes! It is possible that something will go wrong during installation, or once you’ve booted up under El Capitan that you’ll discover an important incompatibility. Post-installation tune-up: Make sure your new system is running smoothly by completing a few important housekeeping tasks and making a few decisions. And, although running the installer will be easy for many people, you’ll get full steps for what to click and when. Installing: Find out the smartest way to download and store the installer, with special tips for people who want to install on multiple Macs or who have bandwidth limitations. Picking a plan: Most people can go with an easy in-place upgrade, but some will want the more complex clean install. Prepping your disk: For those who need it, a chapter helps you handle special cases relating to disk encryption and partitioning. You’ll also run either Apple Hardware Test or Apple Diagnostics as well as Disk Utility, to be sure your disk is good to go. Joe provides steps for carrying out this essential task in Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper.Ĭleaning up: Your operating system is getting a fresh start, but what about the rest of your stuff? Whether you need the disk space or just want to delete some digital detritus, you’ll find helpful tips. ![]() Take in the view: Find out what you can look forward to in El Capitan if you are upgrading from 10.10 Yosemite, and get an idea of some of the important changes in store for you if you’re upgrading from an older version of Mac OS X.Ĭatch-up upgrade: If you’re upgrading from 10.8 Mountain Lion or earlier (especially if you’re coming from 10.4 Tiger or 10.5 Leopard), find out about significant changes and compatibility issues you can expect.Ĭompatibility check: Make sure your hardware and software are ready for El Capitan, and consider whether this is a good time to buy new hardware, even if it’s not essential for your upgrade.īacking up: Avoid upgrade stress by ensuring you can go back to the previous state of your Mac - and that you can boot from your backup. Start fast: A two-page Quick Start overview helps you read lightly or more deeply, depending on your needs. You’ll experience an easy upgrade and quickly deal with post-installation quirks with these topics: It also looks at upgrading from the El Capitan public beta and at “upgrades” that involve moving your data to a new Mac from an old Mac or Windows PC. The book covers upgrading from 10.10 Yosemite all the way back to 10.4 Tiger. You’ll also find full installation directions, plus advice on over a dozen things to do immediately after installation and troubleshooting techniques. Gain confidence and stay in control as Mac guru Joe Kissell explains how to ensure that your hardware and software are ready for El Capitan, prevent problems by making a bootable duplicate of your main drive, eliminate digital clutter, prepare your Mac, and decide on the best installation method for your particular situation. ![]()
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