October 23, 2020

Hands-On Mac 32: On the Road to Big Sur 3

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I have mentioned that this time I'm going to do a clean install of Big Sur, but even if you're going to just upgrade on top of your old macOS it's very important to make a backup of your system. Now is also a good time to think about your backup strategy.

https://dpbestflow.org/links/39

FireCuda Gaming Dock 4TB at https://amzn.to/37u2tgF (affiliate)

Use Optimized Data to move stuff off your Mac to make room

Hit About This Mac under the Apple icon, select storage, and hit manage.

Get ready for a clean install

Update brewfile

Update time machine

Make a full image backup

Make an image of your data disk

Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac!

Host: Leo Laporte

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac

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October 23, 2020

Hands-On Mac 32: On the Road to Big Sur 3

Listen Later

18 minutes

I have mentioned that this time I'm going to do a clean install of Big Sur, but even if you're going to just upgrade on top of your old macOS it's very important to make a backup of your system. Now is also a good time to think about your backup strategy.

https://dpbestflow.org/links/39

FireCuda Gaming Dock 4TB at https://amzn.to/37u2tgF (affiliate)

Use Optimized Data to move stuff off your Mac to make room

Hit About This Mac under the Apple icon, select storage, and hit manage.

Get ready for a clean install

Update brewfile

Update time machine

Make a full image backup

Make an image of your data disk

Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac!

Host: Leo Laporte

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac

Discuss episodes in the TWiT Community.

Sponsor:

peakdesign.com/twit

...more