Big Sur Installation Issues: Bricking Older Macs

November 19, 2020 By Blake Leave a Comment

The latest on Apple’s major update is a sound no bueno for many Mac users. Big Sur installation issues are wreaking havoc– especially on older systems.

Most techs will tell you the same thing: if you are running critical processes and programs that you or your business rely on, always wait when a major update is released to see what the early-adopters have to say about it. Then there will be plenty of guinea pigs out there to give you the feedback you need to make a proper decision.

What Macs are compatible with macOS Big Sur?

MacBook: 2015 and later
Mac mini: 2014 and later
MacBook Air: 2013 and later
iMac: 2014 and later
MacBook Pro: Late 2013 and later
iMac Pro: 2017 and later
Mac Pro: 2013 and later

Big Sur Installation Issues: Sources

Here are some very recent related articles from some very big names about Big Sur update problems.

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The Big Sur installation issues are a prime example of why waiting is a better choice for most users.

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Our Process: Initial Discovery & Assessment

November 5, 2020 By Blake Leave a Comment

Learning Your Needs

Discovery is the first step in the journey, affording us a firsthand look into your infrastructure. Documentation is everything, and our asset inventory and network map will be sources of reference when trouble should arrive.

The following is an overview of the areas covered in our assessments.

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2-Factor Authentication: Make the Wise Choice

November 1, 2020 By Blake Leave a Comment

IF YOU WANT to keep your online accounts safe, adding two-factor authentication (2FA) is the single most important step you can take.

Lets be clear: no security measure is 100 percent hacker-proof. Here we’ll outline exactly what two-factor authentication is, how it works, and how you can set it up.

It doesn’t take long to put 2FA in place, and the next time someone else tries to access your account with a stolen set of login details, you’ll be glad you did.

What is 2FA: Understanding your Risk

Usernames and passwords are compromised every minute. Over time, one can see how some clever social engineering, a lost password list or even a lucky guess are all real-life possibilities. Two-factor authentication adds another layer of protection between your user credentials and the bad guys by asking for another piece of information besides simply username and password.

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