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Preparing to upgrade to Big Sur

Concentrate on Time Machine backups, scripts, secondary updates, and whether you still have to retain access to 32-bit software. Some hints.

September 24, 2020 Macs, Technology

Should you upgrade to Big Sur early, or wait?

It’s got to be better than Catalina, so why not upgrade when it first comes out? Here are some suggestions to help you make your decision.

September 17, 2020 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

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

Q&A: Still needing a PowerPC

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

November 5, 2015 Macs, Technology

Q&A: Running specialist Windows apps

Friends need a specialist Windows app, but want to run it on a Mac. Is this wise or feasible?

June 27, 2015 Macs, Technology

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