When macOS Sequoia was released earlier this fall, OIT blocked the upgrade while we investigated and tested the new OS to ensure compatibility with all of our major platforms and software. We discovered a few things that were incompatible, for example the system we use to install printers on Macs would no longer work.
Today all known incompatibilities have been resolved and we are happy to report that you can now upgrade to Sequoia. As it may take some time, like an hour or so, we recommend doing this at a time that is convenient, like lunch.
While we have done extensive testing for our own services and software compatibility, keep in mind that you may want to check that any “old” applications that you have installed without OITs assistance are compatible. The 1996 version of CricketGraph is sadly not viable. You can email [email protected] if you’d like us to investigate.
You can update your Mac by going to your System Settings. Click General in the sidebar of the window that opens, then click Software Update on the right.
In general it is always a good idea to keep your systems up to date, including smartphones and computers. In most cases you do not need to wait to apply these updates, but for major OS releases like Sequoia and Windows 11 a little patience is warranted as we check and vet the new software.
In addition, for folks who use college owned Macs, remember as well to have a recent Time Machine backup. Here’s some information on how to take a Time Machine backup on a college owned Mac.
Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns at [email protected]