“Apple’s OS X El Capitan is slated for release in fall, and with this season right around the corner, the OS will soon be available for those who wish to install it,” Topher Kessler writes for MacIssues. “While it is largely similar to OS X Yosemite, El Capitan does include a number of improvements that should enhance both your workflow and the overall snappiness of the OS.”
“These alone may be good reasons to upgrade, but as with any upgrade or update, there is always a chance that something may go wrong when you install it, so it is good to take a few steps to help prevent this,” Kessler writes. “Check your current software installations for compatibility, but also to check your system for any current problems, and address them as best you can.”
Kessler writes, “Back up your Mac. This step cannot be stressed enough. Having at least one current backup of your system is vital for far more than upgrading your Mac, and will be crucial for preserving your data if a problem arises after any change you make to your system.”
Much more in the full article here.
MacDailyNews Take: This is much better than the “let’s roll the dice” method. Get ready now and then you can download and install with impunity the minute El Capitan is released.