{"product_id":"9781492018117","title":"Take Control of Upgrading to Sierra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvoid anxiety and enjoy an easy upgrade!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpgrade with confidence as you follow Mac guru Joe Kissell's essential advice. You'll ensure that your hardware and software are ready for Sierra, prevent problems by making a bootable duplicate of your main drive, and decide on the best installation method for your particular situation. You'll also find full installation directions, plus suggestions on what to do immediately after the install. The book ends with a look at how to handle a failed or problematic installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll experience an easy upgrade and deal quickly with post-installation quirks with these topics:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStart fast:\u003c\/b\u003e A Quick Start overview helps you read lightly or more deeply, depending on your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake in the view:\u003c\/b\u003e Find out what you can look forward to in Sierra.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatibility check:\u003c\/b\u003e Make sure your hardware and software are ready for Sierra and consider whether this is a good time to buy new hardware, even if it's not essential for your upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBacking up:\u003c\/b\u003e Avoid upgrade anxiety by ensuring you can return to the previous state of your Mac--and that you can boot from your backup. Joe provides steps for carrying out this essential task in Carbon Copy Cloner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePicking a plan:\u003c\/b\u003e Go for an easy in-place upgrade or consider a more complex clean install. Find out which option is right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstalling:\u003c\/b\u003e Download and store the installer where it won't be deleted, with special tips for people who want to install on multiple Macs or who have bandwidth limitations. And, although running the installer will be easy for many people, you'll find full steps for what to click and when.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePost-installation tune-up:\u003c\/b\u003e Make sure your new system is running smoothly by completing a few important housekeeping tasks and making a few key decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTroubleshooting:\u003c\/b\u003e Yikes! It is possible that something will go wrong during installation, or that once you've booted up under Sierra that you'll encounter a serious problem. Joe's time-tested troubleshooting advice will help get your system working again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TidBITS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47177605415152,"sku":"9781492018117","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781492018117_p0.jpg?v=1763662182","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781492018117","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}