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Retaining access to Big Sur when upgrading your M1 Mac to Monterey

If you want to be able to run versions of Big Sur on your M1 Mac after upgrading to Monterey, now’s the time to start preparing.

August 17, 2021 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Looking for the killer app

The M1’s honeymoon is over. Speed is great, but users are asking what else the M1 offers. Catalyst and the M1 iPad Pro could prove crucial to the answers.

April 25, 2021 Macs, Technology

Time Machine 15: Large files including VMs

Do you have VMs or other large files, and use Time Machine for backups? Here’s how to make those backups quicker and more compact.

March 2, 2020 Macs, Technology

Is a VM a good answer for running 32-bit apps in Catalina?

One solution to running 32-bit apps in Catalina is a VM. Here I assess the performance of Parallels Desktop 15. Is it up to the job?

September 16, 2019 Macs, Technology

Preparing to upgrade to Catalina

Coming in just a few weeks now, if you’re going to upgrade early to Catalina, now’s the time to start preparing with these tips.

September 11, 2019 Macs, Technology

Should you upgrade to Catalina early?

Are you an early adopter, or a cautious delayer? Here’s some advice about the forthcoming upgrade to Catalina to help you decide.

September 3, 2019 Macs, Technology

Downloading an older version of macOS isn’t simple

When you can’t install what the App Store offers: solutions for downloading and installing older versions of macOS for use with Catalina.

August 30, 2019 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Prepare to upgrade

The Catalina upgrade promises to be the most complex for years, catering for loss of 32-bit support and its read-only file system. How are you planning to upgrade?

August 25, 2019 Macs, Technology

Q&A: Single user in Parallels

How can I allow other users of my Mac to run Windows under Parallels?

November 12, 2015 Macs, Technology

Q&A: Still needing a PowerPC

How can we continue running a PowerPC-only legacy app?

November 5, 2015 Macs, Technology

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