It didn't feature much in the press, but an upgraded operating system for our Macs will also be released in September - and will hail a major change to the naming convention for the Mac's operating system. OS X has been the name for the Operating System for Mac for many many years, with a version number and name further identifying each upgrade of OS X. On September 20th, Apple will release MacOS Sierra to replace OS X El Capitan, and its features will include
Here is an article from Macworld with more information about this upcoming upgrade: Can my Mac be upgraded?Not all Macs will be able to be upgraded to MacOS Sierra. Here is the list that are now too old to upgrade:
Should I upgrade my eligible Mac?As usual, iTandCoffee recommends that, unless you are super-keen the grab the 'latest and greatest', it is best to hold off for at least a couple of weeks (or perhaps longer) before downloading and installing the upgrade.
Quite often, the initial versions of an upgrade have teething problem - and you may prefer to allow other people to discover these problems and wait until Apple has released its subsequent 'update' release (or releases). The fortnightly iTandCoffee newsletter will keep you updated on news of the stability (or otherwise) of the MacOS Sierra, and will provide a recommendation on when it is safe to go ahead and upgrade.
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If you have a Windows computer and have been resisting the upgrade to Windows 10, it may be time to think about jumping in and getting this upgrade done. You only have until July 30th to grab this upgrade for free. From July 30th, it will cost you at least $179. I read in The Age today that Microsoft will then be releasing an anniversary upgrade to Windows 10 with many new features. But before you do consider upgrading, have a read of this article from The Age. It provides details of what computers can cope with the upgrade, because not all can. It suggests that, for some people who have older computers, it may be best to leave your old computer alone, and wait until upgrade to a new computer. My own experience with many clients who have upgraded is that older printers and devices have stopped working after the upgrade. This has sometimes just required the download of a new 'driver' or other software. But, in some cases, the device was just not supported by Windows 10, making the 'free' upgrade a bit of a 'false economy'. (If you have an older computer and are considering moving to something newer, make sure you consider whether you really need a computer! For most people, an iPad or other tablet may very well meet your needs. Make sure the check out these options.) Related iTandCoffee Articles and Handy Hints
17/9/2015 0 Comments Backing up your iPad and iPhone in preparation for upgrade to iOS 9 or move to new device
Well, it's iOS upgrade time again. The latest version of iOS - iOS 9 - is now available for download and installation.
If you missed last week's article that outlined the content of iOS 9, here is the link. I wouldn't suggest everyone rush in and download immediately - perhaps let iOS 9 settle in for a week or so, to see if any major issues are reported. I will include an update on how it has been received in next week's newsletter. Before you even think about upgrading - or migrating to a brand new device - you need to be sure that you have a backup of your iPad and/or iPhone. While problems don't happen often, upgrades (and updates) can occasionally fail. If this occurs, you will want to be sure to have a backup from which you can restore your device. before re-attempting the upgrade/update. You have two options -
Backing up to iTunes Of course, to back up to iTunes, you need a computer running iTunes, a version that is compatible with your i-Device's iOS version. An iTunes backup is a much more comprehensive backup than an iCloud backup. It includes the full contents of your device, including the apps. Additionally, it does not require use of the internet - no upload/download data is used by this form of backup. If you have a computer, it is well worth doing an iTunes backup every now and then, even if you already backup to iCloud. Another important different with an iTunes backup is that, when you specify that you want to encrypt your iTunes backup, that backup will include any passwords used by your device, and will ensure these are restored to your device when you restore from the backup. An un-encrypted iTunes backup will not store passwords, so you will need to re-do these when your device is re-instated. Sometimes, this can cause quite a bit of grief - trying to remember all those key passwords. Backing up to iCloud An iCloud backup only backs up those things that are not already available for re-downloading from iCloud/iTunes and requires (of course) use of the internet to re-instate your device. And an iCloud backup will not back up passwords. Restoring from an iCloud backup requires an internet connection and, depending on how much data is stored on your device, may use up a significant amount of your monthly data allowance. Need help with backups or upgrades? The whole area of backups and upgrades can get quite overwhelming for many. If you need help with either of these, please don't hesitate to contact iTandCoffee on 1300 885 420 or email enquiry@itandcoffee.com.au Below are some past articles and handy hints on the topic or backups and iCloud, for those who feel like doing some further reading. Here also is a good article from MacWorld on this topic. Related Articles and Handy Hints
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