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David McGavock

Installing Mavericks: What you need to know | Macworld - 0 views

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  • Before proceeding, be sure to read my article on getting your Mac ready for Mavericks, which covers system requirements and recommendations, as well as a number of tasks you should perform before upgrading in order to help the process go smoothly.
  • If downtime isn’t an option for you, you might consider holding off for the inevitable OS X 10.9.1.
  • After you provide your Apple ID and password, Mavericks will begin downloading. Specifically, the 5.3GB installer application, called Install OS X Mavericks.app, will be saved to your main Applications folder
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  • Alternatively, once you’ve downloaded the Mavericks installer to one computer, you can copy it—over your local network or by using a flash drive, external hard drive, or other media—to your other Macs.
  • Keeping the installer on hand Before proceeding with installation, here’s an important tip: If you run the installer from its default location in the Applications folder, the installation process deletes the installer, presumably to free up the 5.3GB of drive space it occupies. So if, as explained above, you plan to use the installer on other Macs, if you want to create a bootable installer drive, or if you just want to keep the installer on hand, before installing, you should copy the installer to another drive—or at least move it out of the Applications folder.
  • Once you’ve downloaded the Mavericks installer, here are the simple steps involved in installing the new OS:
  • Your Mac will next go through the initial-setup process, and there are few tasks you’ll want to perform when you boot into Mavericks for the first time.
  • as with Mountain Lion and Lion, upgrading to OS X 10.9 presents challenges for a few groups of people.
  • Can you jump directly from 10.5 to 10.9? Apple’s official policy is that you need to purchase and install Snow Leopard (currently $20 for a single-user license or $30 for a family pack) and then upgrade to Mavericks.
  • the Mavericks installer is strict about requiring OS X 10.6.8:
  • If your Internet connection is slow, it will take a long time—perhaps days—to download the 5.3GB Mavericks installer.
  • Organizations will use the same purchasing procedure as always to buy OS X, but they’ll be given one Mavericks redemption code for each purchase contract. After using that code to download the Mavericks installer from the Mac App Store, that copy of the installer can be used on any and all Macs covered by the contract.
  • As with Mountain Lion and Lion, my experience has been that for the typical Mac user with a broadband connection, the process of purchasing, obtaining, and installing OS X continues to be easy and pain-free.
  • David McGavock on 16 Nov 13
     
    "Before Lion (OS X 10.7) debuted in 2011, installing the latest major version of Mac OS X meant buying a disc and slipping it into your Mac's optical drive. But Lion changed all that by making OS X available for direct download, and Mountain Lion (OS X 10.8) and Mavericks (OS X 10.9) have inherited this distribution method. More specifically, the latest version of OS X is available only as a download from Apple's Mac App Store-and this time around, it's free. This makes it easier and more convenient to upgrade your OS than having to buy and use a DVD or thumb drive, but it also raises a number of questions, and it presents upgrade obstacles for some users. As I've done the past few years, I've compiled this guide to getting and installing Apple's latest OS. Before proceeding, be sure to read my article on getting your Mac ready for Mavericks, which covers system requirements and recommendations, as well as a number of tasks you should perform before upgrading in order to help the process go smoothly. "
David McGavock

How to Use iPhoto Instead of Mac Photos App in OS X - 0 views

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  • Though it’s certainly possible to run both iPhoto and Photos app on the same Mac, it’s best to not try to juggle using both the apps so as to not confuse or mess up an image library, users should really stick to one app or the other.
  • f you really want to use both, be sure to create different photo libraries for both apps so they do not overlap while both in use.
  • Most commonly, Mac users will encounter the following error message when trying to launch iPhoto on a Mac with Photos app: “In order to open “iPhoto.app”, you must update to the latest version. The version of iPhoto installed on this Mac is not compatible with OS X Yosemite. Download the latest version for free from the Mac App Store.” but when you click on “Search App Store”, you’ll get an error saying “Item Not Available”.
  • David McGavock on 10 Jun 15
     
    Some users who have updated to new versions of OS X with Photos app have discovered that Photos app does not meet their needs, and thus would like to continue using iPhoto on the Mac. This is possible, at least for the time being, but there can be some hiccups in getting iPhoto running again in OS X Yosemite with Photos app installed.
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  • Migrating from OS X Tiger v10.4 or earlier to OS X Mountain Lion v10.8 or later using Migration Assistant is not supported;
  • Do not let either computer go to sleep while you are attempting to migrate. To disable sleep:  Choose System Preferences from the Apple () menu.  Choose Energy Saver from the View menu. Adjust the "Computer sleep:" slider to Never.
  • If you purchased content from the iTunes Store--and won't continue to use your Apple ID with iTunes on the old computer--you should deauthorize your old computer.
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  • There are several ways to transfer information from one computer to another with Migration Assistant: FireWire or ThunderBolt (if your Mac has these ports) Wireless (Wi-Fi) or Ethernet (if your Mac has an Ethernet port or adapter) Time Machine backup or other disk
  • On the source Mac, open System Preferences, click Sharing, and make sure there is a name in the Computer Name field.
  • Restart the source (original) Mac while pressing and holding the "T" key. Open Migration Assistant (located in /Applications/Utilities/) on the target Mac, then click Continue.
  • David McGavock on 05 Sep 13
     
    "Migrating from OS X Tiger v10.4 or earlier to OS X Mountain Lion v10.8 or later using Migration Assistant is not supported;"
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Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite features, updates, bugs and WiFi issues - News - Macworld UK - 0 views

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  • Here's everything you need to know about Mac OS X Yosemite and the WiFi issues that are plaguing users, including a possible fix. Plus discover the new features that have arrived with OS X 10.10, the fixes that arrived (and didn't arrive) with 10.10.1, and what to expect from 10.10.2. by Karen Haslam | 02 Dec 14
  • David McGavock on 28 Dec 14
     
    Good example of the pitfalls and benefits of OS upgrades
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9 Simple Tricks to Improve the OS X Finder - 0 views

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  • David McGavock on 29 May 13
     
    The OS X Finder is how most of us interact with the filesystem on our Macs, and while the default settings are user friendly, there are some additional options that can be configured to make the Finder a much better experience. From the simplest things like showing the extension of documents, to revealing the status bar and having invisible items become shown again, you're sure to get more out of the Mac Finder by making a few of these adjustments.
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    "Every Mac comes standard with assistive technologies that help people with disabilities enjoy the power and simplicity of OS X. It includes features like an advanced screen reader, FaceTime, and literacy tools that help those with a wide range of abilities get more from their Mac."
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  • David McGavock on 22 Jan 12
     
    Macintosh for Dummies - help for Mac users - videos and other support documents
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10 Tips for a Better Finder Experience | Mactuts+ - 0 views

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  • David McGavock on 29 May 13
     
    The Finder app is arguably the most central element of the OS X user experience. It lies at the very heart of nearly everything you do. In light of this, you should learn to make the most of it! Follow along as we go over ten awesome tips for improving your Finder use. We'll cover everything from adding tabs to hidden shortcuts.
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Mac Basics: Applications, files, and folders (OS X Lion) - 0 views

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  • Mac Basics: Applications, files, and folders (OS X Lion)
  • David McGavock on 06 Nov 13
     
    Basic of basics but good for a beginner to orient themselves
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How to fix Apple Mail by rebuilding and reindexing the Mailbox | Computerworld - 0 views

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  • If your Apple Mail doesn't seem to be searchable and/or has become so slow it seems to hang your Mac -- or even displays incorrect email content, then it's time you attacked  the problem: it's time to rebuild and reindex your Mailbox.
  • Before we begin Delete messages inside your Deleted Items and Spam folders Delete messages you no longer need Update to the latest version of Mail
  • Step 1: Rebuild Rebuilding a Mailbox in Mail sound daunting but it really isn't. Launch Mail, select one of your mailboxes and click on the Mailbox menu. At the bottom of the pane choose the Rebuild option. If you have a large mailbox, you can expect the process to take a few hours. You must repeat this step for each one of your Mailboxes.
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  • Step 2: Reindex Manual reindexing of Mail messages is the only way to go if the  application has become so unresponsive it barely works at all, search is not functioning correctly or the app won't launch.
  • To get to your home Library folder, hold down the Option key, then in the Finder choose Go > Library. In ~/Library/Mail/V2/MailData, delete any file that begins with “Envelope Index,” such as Envelope Index or Envelope Index-shm. (Before you actually delete the files, it makes sense to copy them to a folder on your desktop.)
  • David McGavock on 20 Apr 15
     
    Tips for rebuilding and reindexing Mailbox in Mail.
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