Should I update MAC 10.7.5?

I am currently running 10.7.4 on my mac book pro. Should I update to 10.7.5 and itunes 10.7?
I am concerned whether I will have sycing issues with my iphone and ipad if I upgrade to 10.7.5. and itunes 10.7.
I currently enjoy seemless icloud syncing on all of my apple devices including apple TV. I am wondering if I should just leave well enough alone!!
I AM NOT CURRENTLY UPGRADING TO I0S 6 on my new ipad and iphone 4 because I love the phone as is and enjoy google maps as is on my iphone and do not want to be subjected to the inferior Apple maps. This is my first grip against Apple. I think Apple is sacrificing their customer base just to dismiss their competition. We are all not sheep like the advertsing companys portray. I am not bowing out from Apple products but the company is certainly pushing some buttons!

A bootable clone is an identical copy of all the files on your Macintosh HD volume. As such, you can boot from it and if things go awry, clone it back into the internal drive to recover. With the Lions, there are currently two ways to create a bootable clone: using the standard Disk Utility (slow but sure) or with CarbonCopyCloner (shareware, limited trial period, much faster and with other bells & whistles). This is how its done with Disk Utility (first two steps are the same with CCC):
Get an external drive big enough to hold your clone. Do a Get Info on the Macintosh HD, take note of the Used size, add 10-15% more and that's the magic number. If you buy a much bigger drive, can be split up into suitably sized partitions. USB is good, Firewire is better, Thunderbolt is fastest.
Format & partition the external drive so MacOS X can use it. Use Disk Utility: GUID Partition Table scheme, Mac Extended (Journaled) format. Most generic drives come in MBR/NTFS partition/format, suitable for Windows.
Boot your Mac in Recovery Mode, run Disk Utility there, select the Restore tab. Your Mac's internal Macintosh HD volume and the external drive's volumes should show up in the left column.
Select the Macintosh HD volume as the Source, the new partition you prepared as the Destination, let it go.
When finished, you'll have an exact copy of your Mac on the external drive. If you ever need to recover, just do the same inverting the source and destination.
If you try to do the update from the Software Update utility, it will use a Delta updater instead of the Combo. Since it is smaller, will be faster. However, experience since the days of 10.0.0 has shown that less bugs pop from the woodwork by using the Combo updater instead of a Delta. Your Mac, your choice.

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Should I update my Mac book for Itunes for the update for Lion if my Mac book is running on Leopard?

Should I update my Mac book for Itunes for the update for Lion if my Mac book is running on Leopard?

I don't understand your question.
You can update itunes to the most recent available version for leopard without updating to Lion.

Firefox for Mac OS 10.5 should be updated. I have OS 10.5.8. Do I need to upgrade?

Firefox for Mac OS 10.5 should be updated. I have OS 10.5.8. Do I need to upgrade?

Firefox 16 is the last version that will run on Mac 10.5. You can purchase an update to Mac 10.6 for about $20 US, if the hardware in your machine supports it.

Im running mac os x 10.6.8, at present. should i update and if so to snow leopard or lion. what will i gain, thanks

im running a mac on osx 10.6.8 at present. should i update to lion or leopard and if so what would i gain. can you put it in laymans terms as im not realy computer lit..thanks

First, check your computers model and year - https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do.
If considering the OS 10.8, ensure that your model is supported for the 10.8 OS - http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/.
Also remember to ensure that all your other applications are supported by the new OS - http://www.roaringapps.com.
Lion System System Requirements (10.7) - Mac OS X 10.7 Lion System Requirements
Mountain Lion System Requirements (10.8) - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5444.

What should I update my mac os x 10.6.8

what should I update my mac os x 10.6.8 to so I can do imessage

Back up your data, check your applications for compatibility, and download Mavericks from the Mac App Store. If it's incompatible with your computer, so is Messages.
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I have an iMac with Mac OS X, version 10.6.8. Should I update the software?

I have an iMac with Mac OS X, version 10.6.8. Should I update the software?

You posted in the iPad forum, just in case you don't realize that. If you are asking if you should update in reference to using an iPad with the iMac, Snow Leopard 10.6.8 is the minimum system requirement in order to sync an iPad with a Mac now.
If the question was in reference to updating software in general, you might want to ask here.
https://discussions.apple.com/community/desktop_computers/imac_intel

I am currently running Mac OS X, what should I update to?

I am currently running Mac OS X, what should I update to?

Model Name:          iMac
Model Identifier:          iMac5,1
Processor Name:          Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed:          2 GHz
Number Of Processors:          1
Total Number Of Cores:          2
L2 Cache (per processor):          4 MB
Memory:          1 GB
Bus Speed:          667 MHz
Boot ROM Version:          IM51.0090.B09
SMC Version:          1.8f2
Serial Number:          W8XXXXXVUX
ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!
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Should I install Mac OS X Combined Update 10.3.9

I am am totally up to date with all software updates to 10.3.9, but after the last security update safari, mail, itunes and cable internet connection is slow. Cable company says all is operating fully on their end. Repaired permissions-zapped p-ram - reset safari all the basic stuff. A Mac user friend says I should install Mac OS X Combined Update 10.3.9.... Can I do that? Will that possibly help? What else will I need to install after that if anything. I am afraid to install the latest security update that seems to have caused all this.
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Gman --
In addition to the great info you've already gotten here,
1. Can you repair permissions?
If not, see the sticky post at the top of this discussion topic page.
http://discussions.apple.com/ann.jspa?annID=59
If you need more info on this, just post back, OK?

The Firefox checking system says that Shockwave Flash 10.1.82.76 (10.1.r82) is VULNERABLE and I should immediately update it. When updating I can find no higher version of Shockwave Flash that is compatible with my system. What should I do ?

1. I have an eMac running Mac OS 10.5.8
Processor Name: PowerPC G4 (3.3)
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L2 Cache (per CPU): 256 KB
Memory: 1 GB
Bus Speed: 133 MHz
2. I use Firefox 3.6.24 as my browser
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The latest version for your system seems to be Flash 10.1 r102
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* http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/838/cpsid_83808.html
See (Released 11/04/2010) Flash Player 10.1.102.64 and 9.0.289.0 (126 MB)
* http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/142/tn_14266.html Archived Flash Player versions

I have problems updating my app in the appstore. How should i update using itunes? Currently, i'm unable to use all of my apps.

I have problems updating my apps in appstore for my IPad. How should i update it using itunes? I'm unable to see all the apps currently.

Hallo. If all of your apps purchases from the same Apple ID, you can try to update them on iTunes, ways as below:
iTunes 12 for Windows: Download previous purchases from the iTunes Store
iTunes 12 for Mac: Download previous purchases from the iTunes Store
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Update Mac OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard?

I have an older Mac Book Pro with Mac OS X 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard?) and 2.8 Ghz Intel Core 2 duo and 8GB ram - should I update the OS, and if so, what new OS should I update to?

Whether you upgrade or not depends on whether Snow Leopard fits all your needs or if you need features only available in subsequent upgrades. If you use older PPC-only applications they will not run in Lion or later. Other applications you use may require updating to work with a newer OS. So you need to decide if upgrading is necessary. Should you do so your options are:
Upgrading to Lion
If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mavericks, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.
You can purchase Lion at the Online Apple Store. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.
     Lion System Requirements
       1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,
           or Xeon processor
       2. 2GB of memory
       3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
       4. 7GB of available space
       5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Upgrading to Mavericks
You can upgrade to Mavericks from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Mavericks can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for FREE.
Upgrading to Mavericks
To upgrade to Mavericks you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Download Mavericks from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Mavericks is free. The file is quite large, over 5 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.
    OS X Mavericks- System Requirements
    Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mavericks
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         2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 5,1 or later
         3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 2,1 or later
         5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         7. Xserve (Early 2009) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.
     Are my applications compatible?
         See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps.

I have a macbook i bought in 2011. Should I update my operating system.

Im using osx 10.6.8 on a mac book bought in 2011. should i update? obviously I don't know much about this stuff. Any help would be great.

Reasons to update include:
1. New features that are useful to you.
There are many new features between 10.6 and 10.10. Many of them involve iCloud, which allows syncing of content across your Apple devices. Some involve efficiency, increasing battery life and reducing CPU load. You can find reviews of each of the OS versions since SL online. Read them, and see if you think the features are of use to you.
2. Compatibility with application software that you want to run.
If you need to use particular apps, then you might want to use the latest versions, and they may require using a newer OS.
3. Bug fixes and security.
Whilst no release is bug-free, there is a general movement to get bugs fixed. Yosemite has benefitted from the public beta to have a lot of issues reported and fixed. It also includes security fixes that prevent malware from attacking your computer.
Reasons not to update:
1. Older software may not work at all or well on a newer OS.
You will have to make sure that all your applications, hardware drivers and other software is compatible with Yosemite. This may involve having to buy new versions. Snow Leopard is the last version that can run old PPC software, written for pre-2006 Macs.
2. Things are different!
A lot of changes have been made to the interface since SL. You will need to get used to them.
You could always install Yosemite on an external drive, and give it a test drive!

Can I, and Should I, update to Yosemite?

Can I, and should I, update my MacBook Pro to Yosemite? I have a Mac OS X version 10.6.8.

NO! don't update yet! wait! as i updated and now my mac is pretty much useless until apple decide to release another update and fix the bugs!!

Should I update to Maverick?

I am running Apple Lion 10.7.5 on my 2007 iMac and it runs super slow and freezes a lot. Should I update to Maverick? My friend updated his 2008 MacBook Pro from 10.7 to Maverick and it is running a lot better.

Upgrading to Mavericks
You can upgrade to Mavericks from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Mavericks can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for FREE.
Upgrading to Mavericks
To upgrade to Mavericks you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Download Mavericks from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Mavericks is free. The file is quite large, over 5 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.
    OS X Mavericks- System Requirements
    Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mavericks
         1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 7,1 or later
         2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 5,1 or later
         3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 2,1 or later
         5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         7. Xserve (Early 2009) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.
     Are my applications compatible?
         See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps.
Installing Mavericks will not fix your problems. In fact before you consider upgrading to Mavericks you should resolve the problems you are having.
Things You Can Do To Resolve Slow Downs
If your computer seems to be running slower here are some things you can do:
Start with visits to:     OS X Maintenance - MacAttorney;
                                  The X Lab: The X-FAQs;
                                  The Safe Mac » Mac Performance Guide;
                                  The Safe Mac » The myth of the dirty Mac;
                                  Mac maintenance Quick Assist.
Boot into Safe Mode then repair your hard drive and permissions:
Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions Pre-Lion
Boot from your OS X Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu. After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the installer.
Repair the Hard Drive - Lion/Mountain Lion/Mavericks
Boot to the Recovery HD:
Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the Utilites Menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD disk icon and click on the arrow button below.
When the recovery menu appears select Disk Utility. After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported, then click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the main menu. Select Restart from the Apple menu.
Restart your computer normally and see if this has helped any. Next do some maintenance:
For situations Disk Utility cannot handle the best third-party utility is Disk Warrior; DW only fixes problems with the disk directory, but most disk problems are caused by directory corruption; Disk Warrior 4.x is now Intel Mac compatible.
Note: Alsoft ships DW on a bootable DVD that will startup Macs running Snow Leopard or earlier. It cannot start Macs that came with Lion or later pre-installed, however, DW will work on those models.
Suggestions for OS X Maintenance
OS X performs certain maintenance functions that are scheduled to occur on a daily, weekly, or monthly period. The maintenance scripts run in the early AM only if the computer is turned on 24/7 (no sleep.) If this isn't the case, then an excellent solution is to download and install a shareware utility such as Macaroni, JAW PseudoAnacron, or Anacron that will automate the maintenance activity regardless of whether the computer is turned off or asleep. Dependence upon third-party utilities to run the periodic maintenance scripts was significantly reduced since Tiger. These utilities have limited or no functionality with Snow Leopard or later and should not be installed.
OS X automatically defragments files less than 20 MBs in size, so unless you have a disk full of very large files there's little need for defragmenting the hard drive.
Helpful Links Regarding Malware Protection
An excellent link to read is Tom Reed's Mac Malware Guide.
Also, visit The XLab FAQs and read Detecting and avoiding malware and spyware.
See these Apple articles:
          Mac OS X Snow Leopard and malware detection
          OS X Lion- Protect your Mac from malware
          OS X Mountain Lion- Protect your Mac from malware
          About file quarantine in OS X
If you require anti-virus protection I recommend using VirusBarrier Express 1.1.6 or Dr.Web Light both from the App Store. They're both free, and since they're from the App Store, they won't destabilize the system. (Thank you to Thomas Reed for these recommendations.)
Troubleshooting Applications
I recommend downloading a utility such as TinkerTool System, OnyX, Mavericks Cache Cleaner, or Cocktail that you can use for removing old log files and archives, clearing caches, etc. Corrupted cache, log, or temporary files can cause application or OS X crashes as well as kernel panics.
If you have Snow Leopard or Leopard, then for similar repairs install the freeware utility Applejack. If you cannot start up in OS X, you may be able to start in single-user mode from which you can run Applejack to do a whole set of repair and maintenance routines from the command line. Note that AppleJack 1.5 is required for Leopard. AppleJack 1.6 is compatible with Snow Leopard. Applejack does not work with Lion and later.
Basic Backup
For some people Time Machine will be more than adequate. Time Machine is part of OS X. There are two components:
1. A Time Machine preferences panel as part of System Preferences;
2. A Time Machine application located in the Applications folder. It is
    used to manage backups and to restore backups. Time Machine
    requires a backup drive that is at least twice the capacity of the
    drive being backed up.
Alternatively, get an external drive at least equal in size to the internal hard drive and make (and maintain) a bootable clone/backup. You can make a bootable clone using the Restore option of Disk Utility. You can also make and maintain clones with good backup software. My personal recommendations are (order is not significant):
1. Carbon Copy Cloner
2. Get Backup
3. Deja Vu
4. SuperDuper!
5. Synk Pro
6. Tri-Backup
Visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on backup and restore. Also read How to Back Up and Restore Your Files. For help with using Time Machine visit Pondini's Time Machine FAQ for help with all things Time Machine.
Referenced software can be found at MacUpdate.
Additional Hints
Be sure you have an adequate amount of RAM installed for the number of applications you run concurrently. Be sure you leave a minimum of 10% of the hard drive's capacity as free space.
Add more RAM. If your computer has less than 2 GBs of RAM and you are using OS X Leopard or later, then you can do with more RAM. Snow Leopard and Lion work much better with 4 GBs of RAM than their system minimums. The more concurrent applications you tend to use the more RAM you should have.
Always maintain at least 15 GBs or 10% of your hard drive's capacity as free space, whichever is greater. OS X is frequently accessing your hard drive, so providing adequate free space will keep things from slowing down.
Check for applications that may be hogging the CPU:
Pre-Mavericks
Open Activity Monitor in the Utilities folder. Select All Processes from the Processes dropdown menu. Click twice on the CPU% column header to display in descending order. If you find a process using a large amount of CPU time (>=70,) then select the process and click on the Quit icon in the toolbar. Click on the Force Quit button to kill the process. See if that helps. Be sure to note the name of the runaway process so you can track down the cause of the problem.
Mavericks and later
Open Activity Monitor in the Utilities folder. Select All Processes from the View menu. Click on the CPU tab in the toolbar. Click twice on the CPU% column header to display in descending order. If you find a process using a large amount of CPU time (>=70,) then select the process and click on the Quit icon in the toolbar. Click on the Force Quit button to kill the process. See if that helps. Be sure to note the name of the runaway process so you can track down the cause of the problem.
Often this problem occurs because of a corrupted cache or preferences file or an attempt to write to a corrupted log file.

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