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Midpack · 07-19-2021, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by harllee

Same here. I never install a major OS update on my Apple devices the first month or so the update is out. There are always some bugs to be fixed (some are major like crashing your whole system) and I let those things get worked out before I install.

That’s odd. I bought my first personal computer in 1981 and I’ve always done major and minor PC/Win and iOS updates as soon as they come out and never had one “crash my whole system.” Must be lucky…

I’m new to MacOS but I plan to update there as soon as possible as well.

If you don’t update until a month or more after an update becomes available, how do you know they’ll crash your whole system?

**braumeister** · 07-19-2021, 04:47 AM

It can be a dilemma, because one of the main reasons for an OS release is to eliminate security vulnerabilities. You definitely want that.

One technique I often use is to wait two or three days after a release instead of upgrading immediately. I have seen as many as three or four new versions come out in the first day or two based on reported bugs. They will all have the exact same version number, but if you look at the build number you can see that updates have been made.

GalaxyBoy · 07-19-2021, 05:43 AM

I always make a point to Google a new OS version when it drops and there are always “should you upgrade” articles. I, too, live dangerously and tend to install upgrades fairly quickly although typically not immediately.

eytonxav · 07-19-2021, 09:10 AM

I install minor updates right away, but for major OS changes, I take a wait and see approach.

Ready · 07-19-2021, 09:24 AM

I’ve never had much luck with migration assistant so I stopped using it. I just do a fresh setup each time we upgrade our Mac. Our files are all in ICloud so the only thing I have to do is reinstall any apps we purchased.

gamboolman · 07-19-2021, 10:01 AM

Once you go Mac, you'll never go back...... ha !

We swapped over to Macs in ~2003 and was best thing we ever did for all the reasons that folks have discussed above.

For Mac and iPhone updates - I will do them soon as available and have never had any issues.

ms gamboolgal likes to wait to do updates - usually until she causes herself pain..... Thats why we have His & Hers Macs and iPhones.....

Mac Forums is also very good for information

https://www.mac-forums.com

eytonxav · 07-19-2021, 10:44 AM

My first home computer, aside from a few programmable calculators, was a 512K fat Mac. I think that was back in the mid 80s. After that switched to nothing but PCs until I bought an iMac in 2013 and will probably remain Apple for life.

Katsmeow · 07-20-2021, 11:30 AM

I use MacRumors for my Apple products.

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Originally Posted by gamboolman

Once you go Mac, you'll never go back...... ha !

Not necessarily DH had both a Mac notebook and Mac desktop and he went back to Windows.

As an aside, I would never have a Mac desktop (I am thinking of getting a notebook). For gaming performance the Mac is really not sufficient particularly in terms of graphics cards.

KarenC · 07-22-2021, 06:11 AM

It's a bit out of date now, but when I switched I relied on Switching to the Mac (The Missing Manual).

eytonxav · 07-22-2021, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Katsmeow

As an aside, I would never have a Mac desktop (I am thinking of getting a notebook). For gaming performance the Mac is really not sufficient particularly in terms of graphics cards.

I don't believe the Mac was ever intended to be a gaming computer, as its more of a general purpose home machine and is strong for photo editing. On the other side, I am not sure you can achieve a 4.5 - 5K display at a comparable cost with a windows machine.

Chuckanut · 07-22-2021, 08:40 AM

I will say this, my Macs have lasted longer than my Windos machines in terms of being useful for the work I do. I had replaced my Windows machines every 4-5 years as they simply ran out of gas and were to slow. My Macs go 5-7 years before their performance motivates me to replace them. I am writing this on a 2015 MacBook. It's a bit slow these days, but not so slow that I am willing to buy a new one.