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Upgrading a Mac or an Apple hand-held device is a normal part of owning digital. As technology moves forward or your computer requirements grow, older devices may need a bit of a boost. This can take the form of hardware improvement, such as more RAM. It can also refer to software improvement, such as the latest operating system. Today OS 10.9 Mavericks is the current operating system for the Mac and iOS7 is the current iPhone/iPad software. When all is said and done, there is your older software that may need to catch up to the new upgrades. And there are your files. What will happen to your files after an update?

So let’s talk about hardware and your Macintosh. Ken Rubin’s Macintosh can evaluate your present system and make a solid recommendation on what course to take. More RAM generally is always a good idea, but not in every case. A larger hard drive is also a great step to take, but now there are different technologies and sizes to consider. Or maybe it is just time for a new computer. What is the best move for you? We will go over all the choices and arrive at the right that fits your needs.

Regarding your priceless files, a backup is the only way to protect against loss. Whether it is making sure your existing backup is current or performing a first time backup before the upgrade, your files are safe. Of course, if restoring from a backup is required, you have nothing to worry about. I will make sure your system is just the way you want it.

Turning to software, it is always a good idea to keep current with the operating system of either your Macintosh or iPhone/iPad. Digital technology moves forward unabated and staying with what you have means you are staying behind. Doing so, for example, can translate into missing functionality on the Internet. After updating the Mac’s operating system, I will update other software that runs on the new system. Everything will be up-to-date.

Updating your iPhone/iPad. Most people I encounter update via wireless, rarely using iTunes. In fact, never use iTunes with a hand-held device. Though either method does work, knowing and using iTunes brings with it great benefits. One of them is backing up your device’s data and apps onto your computer. If anything goes wrong with the update, your music and apps are protected. Hey, if anything goes wrong with your device anytime, you are protected.

First hour: $130. Second hour: $100. Parts are additional.

Macintosh Upgrades and Updates in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.

Serving the Greater

Los Angeles area

Hours 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

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818-631-9028 – cell

818-786-8026 – land

KenMozo@KenRMac.com