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Need to update OS High Sierra to Catalina For TurboTax
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<blockquote data-quote="JoeMcCaz" data-source="post: 1902218" data-attributes="member: 406999"><p><u><strong>Chscag,</strong></u> I greatly appreciate your reply. I'm not very savvy with macs and computers, but I can tear a transmission (standard-remember them, or automatic), engine (gas or diesel), carburetor, injectors, pumps, differential apart figure what's wrong and usually get it going. Sort of like you guys with macs and computers. That said, I have no idea what a 32 bit app is, or formatting my drive to APFS (whatever that is)? I do know what valve seats, cam bearings, rings, sprags, nozzles, vanes, torque converters, ring and pinions are though. And, no I didn't stay in a Holiday Inn last night<img src="/images/smilies/wink2.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":wink" title="Wink :wink" data-shortname=":wink" />.</p><p></p><p>Not being a wise arse by any means, just letting everyone know what they're dealing with relative to me and my knowledge of macs and computers. At one time I was pretty darned good with figuring out things with computers but that was long ago when DOS (remember that?) was the thing. Since about 2000 I let the wave of technology crash me into a shore of sea shells and became satisfied to just know/figure out how to operate (best as I can) macs or computers. I am what I am and not a bit ashamed of it, too old to give a hoot what others think of me, not my problem. Right<img src="/images/smilies/giggle.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":giggle" title="Giggle :giggle" data-shortname=":giggle" />.</p><p></p><p><strong><u>pigoo3</u></strong>, I greatly appreciate your replies as well. And that you were in the same position as I.</p><p><strong>1st reply</strong></p><p>As requested.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]35517[/ATTACH]</p><p>I seem to recall sometime after we purchased we update the OS to Snow Leopard and something else before HS, not sure if that matters. I didn't like the idea one bit of doing my taxes on line either but I was stuck with the situation at the time. Previously I'd take the machine offline do my taxes, print and mail them. Transfer the return to an external drive, delete from the machine then go back on line.</p><p><strong>2nd reply</strong></p><p>Regarding the link you provided, I took a quick look and made a bookmark to get back to it. First glance to me, looks like brain surgery. I get what you're saying though, sort of like splitting one brain into two within the same head. Makes sense in theory but like I said, to me it seems like brain surgery. I'll take a look at the bookmark sometime over the next few days. I'm on the homeward stretch of a little renovation project involving hot water and laundry room, so right now my priority is a hot shower and being able to clean cloths in my home.</p><p></p><p><strong>Raz0rEdge</strong></p><p>Thanks for your reply. I have no idea what's been stated about how big of a jump Catilina is from High Sierra. I am pleased with how my mac runs on HS and very frightened of updating the OS to something that'll crash me into the "technological shell ridden beach".</p><p></p><p>Time to grout the tile floor, catch you all later.</p><p></p><p>Thanks all and I appreciate any future replies,</p><p></p><p>Joe</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JoeMcCaz, post: 1902218, member: 406999"] [U][B]Chscag,[/B][/U] I greatly appreciate your reply. I'm not very savvy with macs and computers, but I can tear a transmission (standard-remember them, or automatic), engine (gas or diesel), carburetor, injectors, pumps, differential apart figure what's wrong and usually get it going. Sort of like you guys with macs and computers. That said, I have no idea what a 32 bit app is, or formatting my drive to APFS (whatever that is)? I do know what valve seats, cam bearings, rings, sprags, nozzles, vanes, torque converters, ring and pinions are though. And, no I didn't stay in a Holiday Inn last night:wink. Not being a wise arse by any means, just letting everyone know what they're dealing with relative to me and my knowledge of macs and computers. At one time I was pretty darned good with figuring out things with computers but that was long ago when DOS (remember that?) was the thing. Since about 2000 I let the wave of technology crash me into a shore of sea shells and became satisfied to just know/figure out how to operate (best as I can) macs or computers. I am what I am and not a bit ashamed of it, too old to give a hoot what others think of me, not my problem. Right:giggle. [B][U]pigoo3[/U][/B], I greatly appreciate your replies as well. And that you were in the same position as I. [B]1st reply[/B] As requested. [ATTACH type="full"]35517[/ATTACH] I seem to recall sometime after we purchased we update the OS to Snow Leopard and something else before HS, not sure if that matters. I didn't like the idea one bit of doing my taxes on line either but I was stuck with the situation at the time. Previously I'd take the machine offline do my taxes, print and mail them. Transfer the return to an external drive, delete from the machine then go back on line. [B]2nd reply[/B] Regarding the link you provided, I took a quick look and made a bookmark to get back to it. First glance to me, looks like brain surgery. I get what you're saying though, sort of like splitting one brain into two within the same head. Makes sense in theory but like I said, to me it seems like brain surgery. I'll take a look at the bookmark sometime over the next few days. I'm on the homeward stretch of a little renovation project involving hot water and laundry room, so right now my priority is a hot shower and being able to clean cloths in my home. [B]Raz0rEdge[/B] Thanks for your reply. I have no idea what's been stated about how big of a jump Catilina is from High Sierra. I am pleased with how my mac runs on HS and very frightened of updating the OS to something that'll crash me into the "technological shell ridden beach". Time to grout the tile floor, catch you all later. Thanks all and I appreciate any future replies, Joe [/QUOTE]
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