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The Latest OS X Yosemite with version number 10.10.4 is able to be downloaded since today. After a couple of weeks in beta version which can only be installed by Apple membership developers who has registered by paying $99/year. OS X Yosemite 10.10 is compatible with these following Mac series:
- iMac (Mid-2007 or later)
- MacBook (13″ Late 2008 Aluminum, Early 2009 or later)
- MacBook Pro (13″ Mid-2009 or later)
- MacBook Pro (15″ Mid/Late 2007 or later)
- MacBook Pro (17″ Late 2007 or later)
- MacBook Air (Late 2008 or later)
- Mac mini (Early 2009 or later)
- Mac Pro (Early 2008 or later)
- Xserve (Early 2009)
Click Update. App Store will download OS X 10.10.4 update, tap Restart. Mac will log out and install the update then restart if the update process has done. Steps to download Update via Apple Support. Check your OS X Yosemite version in Apple Menu About this Mac. Open your favorite browser, go to Apple Support download Mac OS. Apple has given the MacBook Air a small speed bump, but you still shouldn't let its comparatively low price make you think it's a good value. The MacBook Air update got exactly one sentence at.
There are 2 options that you can do to update OS X Yosemite 10.10.4:
- By downloading update through App Store
- By downloading through Apple Support
Actually, the update process is very easy, but not everyone knows how to update OS X safely.
Here, we want to discuss with you about how to update Mac to OS X 10.10.4 safely. We want to make the update process runs smoothly and avoid the problem which cannot be predictable even by Apple itself.
How to Update Mac to OS X 10.10.4 safely
Apple suggests to always update our device because it can give us the advantages like bug fixes, feature improvements and so on. But we want to be a smart user and not only following what Apple instructed. The information that you can get as a user is “Release Note”. It’s an official note and complete related to anything about update which is launched by the party who launch update.
Release Note can you read when the update process is about to be done to give the complete information. From this information, you will know whether the update is fit with your need or not, or the possibility of certain capability issue which can make your productivity is disturbed. I will re-write Release Note about OS X 10.10.4 for you to be read and learnt.
Release note
Complete release notes of the OS X 10.10.4 software update
- Improves networking reliability
- Improves Migration Assistant reliability
- Addresses an issue that prevented some external displays from functioning properly
- Improves the reliability of upgrading iPhoto and Aperture libraries to Photos
- Improves reliability when syncing photos and videos to iCloud Photo Library
- Addresses an issue that could cause Photos to unexpectedly quit after importing some Lecia DNG files
- Resolves an issue that could delay outgoing email messages in Mail
- Fixes an issue where a website could prevent the user from navigating away by presenting repeated JavaScript alerts in Safari
- Enterprise content
For enterprise customers, this update:
- Addresses an issue where OS X systems bound to directory services could stop responding under certain conditions
- Adds the ability to create mobile accounts with the createmobileaccount tool
- Fixes an issue in Profile Manager that could allow a user to install pre-release software even when the setting is disabled
Add new security content
Great Preparation for update safely
The preparation for update safely is rare to discuss because it seems a simple tips but it really useful for you
- Prepare a minimum 5GB of free storage on your Mac. If you need to reduce data on Mac, you can transfer the data to HDD External first (this is need for MacBook Air with small storage size).
- Backup all data on Mac first: You can manually copy data to external or backup via Time Machine
- Do: verify disk and repair disk permission. Go to Disk Utility, choose your HDD and on First Aid tab, choose verify disk. If it’s Ok, continue by clicking Repair Disk permission. If verify disk shows need to repair disk, refer this guide on Section Try Disk Utility to repair disk via Recovery HD
- Restart your OS X
- Close all application
- Even though is not a must, i suggest you update all applications first.
- Connect Mac with a fast WiFi connection.
- Connect Mac with adapter charger during the update process.
Steps to Update via App Store
- Click Apple Menu on menu bar
- Choose App Store
- Choose tab Update
- App Store will check the latest update and you will see OS X 10.10.4 update with its release note. Click Update. App Store will download OS X 10.10.4 update, tap Restart.
- Mac will log out and install the update then restart if the update process has done.
Steps to download Update via Apple Support
- Check your OS X Yosemite version in Apple Menu >> About this Mac.
- Open your favorite browser, go to Apple Support download Mac OS
- Choose OS X Yosemite 10.10.4 Combo Update. It fits for you who has the older version than OS X 10.10.3.
- Choose OS X Yosemite 10.10.4 Update if your Mac has OS X 10.10.3 version.
- The download result is in form file OSXUpdCombo10.10.4.dmg or OSXUpd10.10.4.dmg
- double click dmg file and then double click OSXUpdCombo10.10.4.pkg or OSXUpd10.10.4.pkg
- Let the update process running, mac will log out and install the update then restart if the update process has done.
If you have any questions related to this update process, just leave a comment to us. have a try!
See also: How to Update iPhone or iPad to iOS 8.4 safely
The updated MacBook Air is Apple's latest slim notebook laptop, with a retina display and Touch ID, running on macOS Mojave. It includes a number of features that could be useful for business users, including all-day battery life, a T2 security chip, and a weight of only 2.75 lbs.
'The MacBook Air has become the most beloved notebook ever,' said Apple CEO Tim Cook during an Apple event in New York City on Oct. 30. 'It's time for a new MacBook Air--one that takes the MacBook Air experience even further in the areas that are most important to our customers.'
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This MacBook Air cheat sheet has the details you need to know to determine whether this laptop is right for you. We'll update the guide periodically as new information about the notebook is available.
SEE: Mobile device computing policy (Tech Pro Research)
What is the MacBook Air?
The updated 2018 MacBook Air is the latest version of Apple's slimmest notebook. 'Every part of the product has been redesigned and reengineered,' said Laura Lagrove, vice president of hardware engineering at Apple, during the Apple event.
The no. 1 feature customers asked for in a MacBook Air and have received in this version is a retina display, Lagrove said. But along with the retina screen, 'we've made the display better in every way,' she added. The new MacBook Air has a 13.3-inch screen. It does not include the aluminum bezel of the previous version, with the display glass now coming to the edge of the enclosure. The border is 50% more narrow.
The MacBook Air has 4x the resolution of the previous version, for over 4 million pixels and 48% more color, so images are more lifelike, Lagrove said.
The laptop also includes Touch ID, which users can use to unlock the device, make purchases on Apple Pay, or use with third-party apps. The Touch ID sensor is built into the keyboard in the upper right corner, and its durable sapphire crystal surface covers a T2 security chip. The T2 chip protects the information needed for Touch ID, and ensures that software loaded on the machine isn't tampered with, for the most secure boot process of any notebook, Lagrove said.
The MacBook Air also includes the most secure storage of any notebook, Lagrove said, with a AES-256 crypto engine.
A third-generation keyboard features a butterfly mechanism, and 4x more stable keys over the previous generation. Each key is backlit with an individual LED. The Force Touch trackpad has a 20% larger surface area to extend the functionality of multi-touch gestures. Pressure-sensing capabilities and haptic feedback also make the keyboard quieter and more capable.
The audio system also received an upgrade, as the new MacBook Air has 25% louder stereo speakers, 3x more base, and wide stereo sound, along with a three microphone array.
The notebook has two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports for connectivity.
This MacBook Air is the most environmentally friendly Mac on the market, Lagrove said: The logic board is made from 100% recycled tin, while the internal components are made from 25% post-consumer recycled plastic. Every MacBook Air is now made from 100% recycled aluminum, reducing its carbon footprint by 50%.
The MacBook Air is available in silver, space gray, and gold.
Additional resources
- Top 20 Apple keyboard shortcuts for business users (free PDF) (TechRepublic)
- Apple MacBook Air 2018 gets Retina display, Touch ID for $1,199, available Nov. 7 (CNET)
- MacBook Air 2018 adds Touch ID and gets a new security chip (CNET)
- MacBook Air 2018: 5 things the pros need (TechRepublic)
- What business pros want from Apple's new MacBooks, iMacs, and Mac Pros (TechRepublic)
- Apple macOS Mojave: Cheat sheet (TechRepublic)
Who is the target audience for the MacBook Air?
Apple fans and power users are the target audience for the MacBook Air, though it has several features that may interest business professionals as well. Touch ID and the T2 security chip make for a more secure computing experience, and the retina display will be particularly useful for creative work.
The target audience may be a business person or executive who primarily need to access information, as opposed to create content, Ray Wang, principal analyst and founder of Constellation Research, told TechRepublic. The MacBook Air can also serve as an entry point for people who want to use a Mac versus an iPad Pro, according to Wang.
SEE: All of TechRepublic's cheat sheets and smart person's guides
How different is the new MacBook Air from the previous version?
The new MacBook Air represents the first significant overhaul that the MacBook Air has received since it was first introduced as 'the world's thinnest notebook' in 2008. Unlike the previous versions, this notebook includes a retina display, Touch ID, and a T2 security chip.
The previous update to the MacBook Air, released in 2017, included 128 GB of storage in the 13-inch version and 256 GB in the 15-inch version (both configurable to 512GB SSD). These machines included 8GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory, up to 12 hours of battery life, and a 720p FaceTime HD camera.
In comparison, the new MacBook Air also includes 128 GB of storage in the 13.3-inch version, but supports up to 1.5TB SSD. Both machines have 12 hours of battery life for web browsing, but the new notebook can get up to 13 hours of battery life for iTunes and playback. As mentioned above, the new MacBook Air also features a larger screen, more pixels, and improved stereo speakers and keyboard.
The new MacBook Air has 17% less volume and is 10% thinner than its predecessor. At 2.75 lbs, it is a quarter pound lighter than the previous version.
That most recent previous model started at $999 for a 13-inch machine, and $1,199 for a 15-inch. The new MacBook Air will start at $1,199 for the 13.3-inch machine.
Additional resources
- Apple's new iPad Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini aims to keep enterprise, SMB momentum (ZDNet)
- Apple is now playing the long game with Siri (ZDNet)
- Apple boosts performance of 13-, 15-inch MacBook Pro 2018 laptops, but won't quell worries about Mac's future (TechRepublic)
- Apple in the Enterprise: A strategic guide (ZDNet)
- Do Macs need antivirus protection? (Download.com)
What is the battery size of the MacBook Air?
The MacBook Air features 12 hours of battery life for wireless web browsing, and 13 hours of battery life for iTunes and playback.
SEE: IT hardware procurement policy (Tech Pro Research)
How much does the MacBook Air cost?
The MacBook Air will cost $1,199 to start.
The current entry-level MacBook Air with 128GB of hard drive capacity starts at $999, while the 2565GB version cost $1,199.
What are the major competitors to the MacBook Air?
The MacBook Air will face competition from a number of more affordable Chromebooks, including the Samsung Chromebook Pro (which starts at $599), the Google Pixelbook (priced around $999), the Acer Chromebook 15 (around $250), and the Asus Chromebook Flip (around $400). Convertibles including the Lenovo Yoga 920 and the HP Spectre x360 13 could also be competitors.
Professional users will also have to decide if they want to go for the MacBook Air or the MacBook Pro laptop, updated in 2018 with 8th-generation Intel processors and improved RAM, storage, and battery. The MacBook Pro starts at $1,799.
SEE: New equipment budget policy (Tech Pro Research)
Where and when can I buy the MacBook Air?
You can order the MacBook Air through the Apple Store starting today, and the laptops will be available in stores on November 7, 2018.
What are the specifications of the MacBook Air?
The MacBook Air features:
- 8th-gen Intel dual core i5 CPU
- Supports up to 16 GB of faster memory
- SSDs up to 1.5 TB in capacity
- 12 hours of battery for wireless web browsing, 13 hours for iTunes and playback
- 13.3-inch display, 15.6mm thin, weighs 2.75 lbs
- 8GB memory
- 1.6 GHz / 3.6 GHz Core i5 processor
- 128GB storage
- Two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports
Additional resources
- Apple's MacBook Pro 2018 updates: A cheat sheet (TechRepublic)
- Scenes from Apple's iPad Pro and Mac event (ZDNet)
- Everything you need to know about buying Apple's 2018 MacBook Pro (ZDNet)
- Apple MacBook Pro surprise upgrade: New Intel chips, better screens, more RAM but no keyboard fix (CNET)
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