Once downloaded the install process is pretty straightforward and Apple has automated almost everything. The Yosemite update was 5GB so expect the El Capitan update to be a similar size and judge how long it will take to download based on that and the speed of your internet connecting. If you don't have to have El Capitan straight away, it might be worth waiting a few hours or even a few days when Apple's servers will be under less stress. Once the update goes live, download times are likely to be long as users around the world look to upgrade their systems all at once. You should also make sure to update to the latest version of OS X Yosemite before beginning an update to the new OS. Apple recommends 8GB but you should probably have some more as the installer will create some temporary files. Details on how to use TimeMachine can be found here.ĭouble check your Mac has sufficient RAM (Apple says at least 2GB but ideally 4GB) and enough storage space. On Macs backups are most easily done using the built-in TimeMachine function which allows you to automatically back up your Mac at regular intervals.
If you are running a version of OS X without access to the App Store (OS X Leopard or earlier) luckily you can still buy a physical copy of OS X Snow Leopard from Apple for $20.īefore installing any operating system update it is vital to backup all your data so that if anything happens during the installation process you can recover your information.
Photo: AppleĮl Capitan is only available as a digital download through the Mac App Store and not available as a physical disc. The new version is forcing Interacto, developer of Flavours, to halt development of their product. In the Mac App Store, click on the Updates button at the top of the windows and when El Capitan is available for download it will appear here. The other way of accessing the update is by going directly to the Mac App Store which is available through the dock or again directly through the Apple menu. Clicking on the Apple logo on the top left hand corner of your desktop and tapping About This Mac and clicking on the Software update button.
There are several ways to access the update when it is available.
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