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How to set up a new iMac for family
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<blockquote data-quote="Slydude" data-source="post: 1839523" data-attributes="member: 131855"><p>Haven't seen you kicking around the place for a while. Welcome back and congrats on the new gear. Apparently you were very good in 2019. Me not so much. lol</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Since Apple doesn't distribute the OS on disc anymore you have to take a few steps on your own. Either of the methods I'm going to suggest will get you back up and running in the event of a disaster.</p><p></p><p><strong>Method One</strong> Create an installer disk</p><p></p><p>1. You need a 16 GB or greater flash drive. A hard drive will do s well.</p><p>2. Download the Catalina installer from the Mac App StoreThe installer will run after it downloads. When it gets to the point where you are supposed to select the drive to install to quit the installer program.</p><p>3. Follow the directions <a href="https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/10/how-to-make-your-own-bootable-macos-10-15-catalina-usb-install-drive/" target="_blank">here</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Method Two</strong> Create a "bootable" clone of your current installation</p><p></p><p>Since your new machine is presumably clear of problems this is a good time to create a bootable copy of your hard drive. In an emergency you can either boot from the clone and continue working until you can troubleshoot the issue or use the clone to restore everything to sort of last known good state. </p><p></p><p>You'll need an external hard drive somewhat larger than your current drive and cloning software. The software of choice among members of the forum seems to be either Carbon Copy Cloner or Super Duper. Both seem to be easy to use and both have free trials so take a look at both and see which has an interface that you prefer. </p><p></p><p>Boot from the clone when you're done to make sure it works. Update it periodically as you make significant changes to the system.</p><p></p><p><strong>Method Three</strong> Boot from a Time Machine backup</p><p></p><p>Recent versions of Time Machine allow you to boot from a Time Machine backup to restore individual files or the enter system. If you hold down the option key immediately after startup, every bootable drive attained to the system should appear and can be selected.</p><p></p><p>Apologies for the length of the post</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Slydude, post: 1839523, member: 131855"] Haven't seen you kicking around the place for a while. Welcome back and congrats on the new gear. Apparently you were very good in 2019. Me not so much. lol Since Apple doesn't distribute the OS on disc anymore you have to take a few steps on your own. Either of the methods I'm going to suggest will get you back up and running in the event of a disaster. [B]Method One[/B] Create an installer disk 1. You need a 16 GB or greater flash drive. A hard drive will do s well. 2. Download the Catalina installer from the Mac App StoreThe installer will run after it downloads. When it gets to the point where you are supposed to select the drive to install to quit the installer program. 3. Follow the directions [URL="https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/10/how-to-make-your-own-bootable-macos-10-15-catalina-usb-install-drive/"]here[/URL] [B]Method Two[/B] Create a "bootable" clone of your current installation Since your new machine is presumably clear of problems this is a good time to create a bootable copy of your hard drive. In an emergency you can either boot from the clone and continue working until you can troubleshoot the issue or use the clone to restore everything to sort of last known good state. You'll need an external hard drive somewhat larger than your current drive and cloning software. The software of choice among members of the forum seems to be either Carbon Copy Cloner or Super Duper. Both seem to be easy to use and both have free trials so take a look at both and see which has an interface that you prefer. Boot from the clone when you're done to make sure it works. Update it periodically as you make significant changes to the system. [B]Method Three[/B] Boot from a Time Machine backup Recent versions of Time Machine allow you to boot from a Time Machine backup to restore individual files or the enter system. If you hold down the option key immediately after startup, every bootable drive attained to the system should appear and can be selected. Apologies for the length of the post [/QUOTE]
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