Apple
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A question for those who have a MacBook, iMac etc:
Have you routinely updated the macOS when a new operating system is available?
The reason I ask is that I have deliberately not done so for two main reasons. (1) I know that some of the software I use won't work on the latest macOS, and (2) based on discussions with Apple techs their recommendation was there was no need if your Mac was working as you need it.
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A question for those who have a MacBook, iMac etc:
Have you routinely updated the macOS when a new operating system is available?
The reason I ask is that I have deliberately not done so for two main reasons. (1) I know that some of the software I use won't work on the latest macOS, and (2) based on discussions with Apple techs their recommendation was there was no need if your Mac was working as you need it.
That's reasonably fine on a Mac, just keep an eye out for any security releases they may put for the release you are on. If they have them it's for a zero day, or something equally serious.
I have only one application left that I need to be careful of now, and I just wait until after a couple of point releases and check the forums for other people's suffering/fixes.
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A question for those who have a MacBook, iMac etc:
Have you routinely updated the macOS when a new operating system is available?
The reason I ask is that I have deliberately not done so for two main reasons. (1) I know that some of the software I use won't work on the latest macOS, and (2) based on discussions with Apple techs their recommendation was there was no need if your Mac was working as you need it.
Yes, every time. What software won't work on newer OS versions?
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A question for those who have a MacBook, iMac etc:
Have you routinely updated the macOS when a new operating system is available?
The reason I ask is that I have deliberately not done so for two main reasons. (1) I know that some of the software I use won't work on the latest macOS, and (2) based on discussions with Apple techs their recommendation was there was no need if your Mac was working as you need it.
Yes, every time. What software won't work on newer OS versions?
Legacy software often gets left behind. Even stuff like VMWare Fusion took two point releases to get all their network features back for Big Sur.
For work you have to be cautious.
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A question for those who have a MacBook, iMac etc:
Have you routinely updated the macOS when a new operating system is available?
The reason I ask is that I have deliberately not done so for two main reasons. (1) I know that some of the software I use won't work on the latest macOS, and (2) based on discussions with Apple techs their recommendation was there was no need if your Mac was working as you need it.
I do. On one of my laptops I didn't because Steam wasn't supposed to function properly on newer OS's. But when I got my new laptop I decided to give Steam a whirl and it works perfectly.
I alway wait for some mates to be guinea pigs first though.
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I should have said I've always used a Mac at home since inheriting a Macintosh SE in the early 1990s, so have bought a few different models since that time. I currently have an iMac running High Sierra.
@Kirwan I always update the security releases but there seems to be less and less of those for the older macOSs. Not a surprise.
@JC I still have a few 32-bit applications which aren't supported in the later OS versions, so access to those files would be lost. I also use QuickTime occasionally.
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I should have said I've always used a Mac at home since inheriting a Macintosh SE in the early 1990s, so have bought a few different models since that time. I currently have an iMac running High Sierra.
@Kirwan I always update the security releases but there seems to be less and less of those for the older macOSs. Not a surprise.
@JC I still have a few 32-bit applications which aren't supported in the later OS versions, so access to those files would be lost. I also use QuickTime occasionally.
Can you install an older 10.x instance in a virtual machine? Then you could have the best of both worlds.
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So this got delivered yesterday...
My oldest kid starts high school next year. They sent out the requirements the other week. A bunch of stationary, some text books, and oh yeah, a fucking MacBook Pro with all the fucking accessories. 2k worth of kit 🤦🏻♂️
Why on earth would a student need a pro for school? What fancy pants northern beaches la di da school are you sending your kid to?
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So this got delivered yesterday...
My oldest kid starts high school next year. They sent out the requirements the other week. A bunch of stationary, some text books, and oh yeah, a fucking MacBook Pro with all the fucking accessories. 2k worth of kit 🤦🏻♂️
Fuck me that’s ridiculous.
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So this got delivered yesterday...
My oldest kid starts high school next year. They sent out the requirements the other week. A bunch of stationary, some text books, and oh yeah, a fucking MacBook Pro with all the fucking accessories. 2k worth of kit 🤦🏻♂️
Did your kid hand you a print out with the last bit written in pen?
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To be fair to the school, the Pro was just one option. They also said we could just get him an Air if we wished, which would have brought the total cost down to a bargain $1700 all-in...Stupid machine better last him all of high school!
On the plus side, hopefully he uses it for some music recording stuff, I understand most software works better on apple ?
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To be fair to the school, the Pro was just one option. They also said we could just get him an Air if we wished, which would have brought the total cost down to a bargain $1700 all-in...Stupid machine better last him all of high school!
On the plus side, hopefully he uses it for some music recording stuff, I understand most software works better on apple ?
Get the air, you really don't need a Pro for schoolwork and porn.
It should last the entirety of high school, I still have 7 year old pro I use to play games via Steam that works fine.
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To be fair to the school, the Pro was just one option. They also said we could just get him an Air if we wished, which would have brought the total cost down to a bargain $1700 all-in...Stupid machine better last him all of high school!
On the plus side, hopefully he uses it for some music recording stuff, I understand most software works better on apple ?
I got my son the pro, the idea being is it'll last six years for the rest of school and maybe even university.
