9 Things to Do Before Installing macOS High Sierra

The macOS High Sierra release arrived in late September, but it was riddled with problems. Now that the macOS 10.13.4 update is here with a collection of fixes and eGPU support, you may be ready to upgrade. Before you click on Install and get the upgrade going, but there are some things you need to do.

Apple’s macOS High Sierra update delivers a ton of exciting new features and improved compatibility with iOS 11.3 on the iPhone and iPad. On top of the new features there are security upgrades and fixes for small macOS Sierra bugs that have been annoying users.

If you are using an older Mac, these are even more important to plan ahead for how the the macOS High Sierra update will handle on your computer. A little prep work goes a really long way when you are upgrading to macOS High Sierra. This will allow you to be prepared for the macOS High Sierra download, installation and the new features.

This is your game plan for the macOS High Sierra update that will help you get through this process trouble free and in the least amount of time possible. You can upgrade from macOS Sierra to macOS High Sierra or even directly from an older version of macOS or OS X to this update. If you are coming from an older version, the process may require a larger update.

We’ll walk you through the new macOS High Sierra features, the right way to backup your Mac before you update and share other tips we’ve picked up while using macOS High Sierra and updating multiple Macs to a new OS.

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