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<blockquote data-quote="Rod" data-source="post: 1739722" data-attributes="member: 204485"><p>My advice would be to upgrade immediately (before you get to used to El Capitan) but you don't have to do that until after the initial setup. As the default settings for the App Sore will probably inform you that a New Operating System is available so long as you have the time (it's about 5Gb) and a good internet connection you can just go ahead and follow the prompts.</p><p></p><p>You will need to choose an Administrator User Password for this so pick something memorable like a short phrase with upper and lower case letters and at least one number like "IlikeMY2Dogs" and it is a good idea (I think) to allow reset of password using your Apple ID option. It makes things much easier in the long run and poses no risks. </p><p>A WORD OF WARNING: Do not be tempted to Encrypt your Macintosh HD using File Vault (unless you are working for the CIA or FBI) it causes more problems than it solves and is totally unnecessary for the average person.</p><p>Having said that the link posted by RadDave pretty much explains it all.</p><p>Congratulations on your new purchase, don't hesitate to return here if you have any questions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rod, post: 1739722, member: 204485"] My advice would be to upgrade immediately (before you get to used to El Capitan) but you don't have to do that until after the initial setup. As the default settings for the App Sore will probably inform you that a New Operating System is available so long as you have the time (it's about 5Gb) and a good internet connection you can just go ahead and follow the prompts. You will need to choose an Administrator User Password for this so pick something memorable like a short phrase with upper and lower case letters and at least one number like "IlikeMY2Dogs" and it is a good idea (I think) to allow reset of password using your Apple ID option. It makes things much easier in the long run and poses no risks. A WORD OF WARNING: Do not be tempted to Encrypt your Macintosh HD using File Vault (unless you are working for the CIA or FBI) it causes more problems than it solves and is totally unnecessary for the average person. Having said that the link posted by RadDave pretty much explains it all. Congratulations on your new purchase, don't hesitate to return here if you have any questions. [/QUOTE]
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