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Mastering the Art of Upgrading Your OS: Insider Tips for Playback Engineers

17 minutes Posted Oct 23, 2023 at 2:26 pm.

Introduction to the podcast and the All Access community.

Announcement of the new group coaching feature in the All Access community.

Importance of information and implementation for achieving outcomes.

Tips for upgrading the OS on your computer without issues.

Step 1: Wait for a few weeks after the release of a new OS.

Step 2: Be intentional and upgrade during a downtime, not during a show.

Step 3: Backup your files for portability.

Step 4: Backup your entire computer using tools like Time Machine or Backblaze.

Step 5: Audit your apps and plugins to determine what needs to be reinstalled.

Importance of auditing apps, plugins, and files.

Advantages of starting from scratch with a clean install.

Conducting an audit to create a list of necessary apps.

Bonus advice: Perform a burn-in on a backup computer.

Using a brand new computer for work and testing.

Ensuring a clean and efficient upgrade process.

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In this episode of "Behind the Space Bar," Will shares tips and tricks for successfully upgrading the operating system (OS) on a computer used for live performances. He emphasizes the importance of waiting for bugs to be fixed and being intentional about the timing of the upgrade.

Key Takeaways:

-Wait for bugs to be fixed and choose the right timing for the OS upgrade.

-Back up files and the entire computer system before upgrading.

-Audit apps, plugins, and helper apps to determine what needs to be reinstalled.

-Start from scratch with a clean install for a fresh and efficient system.

-Conduct a burn-in test on a backup computer to ensure everything is working properly.

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