Updated to macVentura 13.0.1

Last night, I updated my macBook Pro macOS to Ventura 13.0.1. I had to to do this because my development tool Xcode 14 is only availalbe for this macOS version. This morning I saw my macOS update is done.

Here is the space difference before and after the update.

Before:

After:

It seems that I got more space after the update.

Clean Installation of macOS Mojave

I have MacBook Air-13 Early 2014 model. I did update to Mojave on Oct 22, after downloading the OS from App Store. The update was very straightforward. However, after several days my Mac lost Internet connection. It was really frustrating with no connections to outside.

The following is my story of how to get my Mac Mojave back to normal.

Back to Previous OS

Fortunately I had TM backup before my update. I restored my Mac to previous OS High Sierra as first step. Then I repeated updating to Mojave again. This time before rebooting, I stoped the update process (force to kill the update process from Apple icon->Force Quit).

I remember that I made bootable USB disk before. I decided to boot from another bootable USB to make a clean installation. I followed the advice from an article to make a bootable OS USB as in references. Actually I think this step may not be required. It may be good to make one for emergency or installation to other Macs easier.

Clean Installation

The next step is to reboot. While it is rebooting, hold on cmd+R keys till you see Apple logo. After seconds, a menu of options is displayed. Choose "Disk Utility" to erase my Mac HD. This will guaranty an installation to a clean Mac. Create an admin user during installation.

Migration Assistant

When it is done, login to admin and run Migration Assistant. This app provides options to migrate accounts, Applications, and documents back from TM. In the option list, uncheck Computer and Network settings.

With above steps, now my Mac is back alive, and all my apps, accounts and documents to a new Mojave. So far so good. I hope this clean installation will be fine.

By the way, I went to local Apple Store to get advice yesterday. I explained my situation and strategy of a clean installation, and they agreed this way. Since the process took very long time: back up to TM again with latest documents(specially my Xcode source codes), installation, and lastly migration, I had to go home to finish the whole process. During this process, I got Apple Support call twice to confirm my restoration fine. Even though Mojave release is really not a solid package, I had to thank Apple support stuff for their effort and help.

References

• OSDaily article: How to Make a MacOS Mojave Bootable USB Installer Drive
• Apple Discussion: No Internet Connectivity After Installing Mojave

Update to macOS High Sierra

It is late time to get my macOS updated to High Sierra. I had to to do this when my iOS phone was updated to iOS 11.3. I could not run my Xcode project from my mac to my iPhone with the new iOS. I quickly found out the reason I have to update my mac to High Sierra.

Anyway, the update is very smooth. It is a long process of about 40 minutes. I did late in the night and saw the update completed early in the morning.

Here is the space difference before and after the update.

Before:



After:



It is not surprise that I get more space after the update. Nice job, Apple!

Updates: Safari 7.1 and Xcode 6.0.1

The updates include Safari 7.1 and Xcode 6.0.1.

Here is the space difference between before and after for the update:

Command: df -lak	Used(Kilobytes in 1024-blocks)
Before Safari	…5,488,700
After Safari	…4,740,172
Difference (A-B)	-748,528
After Xcode	…2,838,028
Difference (AX-AS)	-1,902,144
Capacity	50%

Mac OS Updates

After Apple event at September 9, 2014, with iPhone 6, Apple Pay and Apple Watch release, the iOS was released today on September 17 Wednesday. I have updated my iPhone 5s today.

Today I also got the following updates: Apple Configurator version 1.6 and OS X update 10.9.5. The OS X update requires reboot.

Here is the space difference between before and after for the update:

Command: df -lak	Used(Kilobytes in 1024-blocks)
Before Configurator	…69,064
After Configurator	…11,844
Difference (A-B)	-57,220
After OS	…24,540
Difference (AOS-AC)	12,696
Capacity	50%

Update: iWorks

These updates includes ones for iWork package: iMovie 10.0.5, Keynote 6.2.2, Numbers 3.2.2, and Pages 5.2.2. The following picture contains detail information about the updates.

Here is the space difference between before and after for the update:

Command: df -lak	Used(Kilobytes in 1024-blocks)
Before iMovie	…4,041,052
After iMovie	…3,083,968
Difference (A-B)	-957,084
After Knote	…2,957,564
Difference (AK-AM)	1,083,488
After Numbers	…2,900,344
Difference (AN-AK)	-57,220
After Pages	…2,824,100
Difference (AP-AN)	-76,244
Capacity	48%

Software Update: Safari 7.0.6

These updates is about Safari, version 7.0.6

Here is the space difference between before and after for the update:

Command: df -lak	Used(Kilobytes in 1024-blocks)
Before	…3,434,572
After	…2,978,992
Difference (A-B)	-455,580
Capacity	48%

Update: Digital Camera Raw and iTunes 11.3.1

These updates include Digital Camera Raw Compatibility 5.06 and iTunes 11.3.1.

Here is the space difference between before and after for the update:

Command: df -lak	Used(Kilobytes in 1024-blocks)
Before Digital	…3,447,692
After	…2,643,068
Difference (A-B)	-804,624
After iTunes	…2,552,508
Difference (AiTunes-A Digital)	-90,560
Capacity	48%

Update: Epson Printer Drive 2.18

This update is about my Epson printer drive.

Here is the space difference between before and after for the update:

Command: df -lak	Used(Kilobytes in 1024-blocks)
Before	…1,373,480
After	…995,432
Difference (A-B)	-378,048
Capacity	49%

Update: iTunes

Today I noticed software update in App Store, iTunes with version 11.3.

Here is the space difference between before and after for the update:

Command: df -lak	Used(Kilobytes in 1024-blocks)
Before	…70,062308
After	…69,717,412
Difference (A-B)	-344,896
Capacity	49%

Updates: OS X 10.9.4 and iMovie10.0.4

Today is the start date of western stampede season with parade on Calgary downtown area. The weather is beautiful, blue sky and sunshine. This Friday is my work date off and I stay at home. With parade on TV, I enjoy cool shade at home.

The following are two updates I just finished: OS X update 10.9.4, and iMovie 10.0.4.

Here is the space difference between before and after for the update:

Command: df -lak

Used(Kilobytes in 1024-blocks)

Before iMovie

…9,292,680

After

…8,390,796

Difference (A-B)

-901,884

After OS X

…8,787,620

Difference (A OS-A iMovie)

39,6824

Capacity

49%

Today I changed my HTML table with alternative way by using div. This allows me to use css class so that rows can be in alternative color.

Update: iBookAuthor 2.1.3

There have been no updates for a while. This update is about iBook Author 2.1.3

Here is the space difference between before and after for the update:

Command: df -lak	Used(Kilobytes in 1024-blocks)
Before	…872
After	…588
Difference (A-B)	-284
Capacity	48%

iTunes 11.2.2 Update

This update is for iTunes with version 11.2.2. I think this may be the last update before WWDC on June 2. iOS and OS will have new updates or versions. Hoping Apple will release some great products as well.

Here is the space difference between before and after for the update:

Command: df -lak	Used(Kilobytes in 1024-blocks)
Before	…6,067,476
After	…5,865,440
Difference (A-B)	-202,036
Capacity	49%

Updates: iTunes 11.2.1 and Safari 7.0.4

Apple released new updates this morning, according to AppleInsider. I did updates when I got home. This updates include iTunes 11.2.1 and Safari 7.0.4

Here is the space difference between before and after for the update:

Command: df -lak	Used(Kilobytes in 1024-blocks)
Before	…7,661,000
After iTunes	…6,490,312
Difference (A-B)	-1,170,688
After Safari	…6,512,876
Difference (AS-AiTunes)	22,564
Capacity	49%

Mac OS and iTunes Updates

There has been no updates for a while. This is a package for Mac OS and iTunes, as well as Raw Digital Camera updates.

Here is the space difference between before and after for the update:

Command: df -lak	Used(Kilobytes in 1024-blocks)
Before	…6,975,260
After	…5,739,752
Difference (A-B)	-1,235,508
Capacity	49%

Safari Security Update 2014-002 1.0

I think that this update was released couple days ago. I did this Safari update at work with my MacBook Pro. This is a security update, which may be related to Heartbleed bug.

Here is the space difference between before and after for the update:

Command: df -lak	Used(Kilobytes in 1024-blocks)
Before	…7,228,020
After	…6,412,568
Difference (A-B)	-815,452
Capacity	49%

Updates: iMovie and Xcode

Today I have updated two apps from Apple: iMovie 10.0.3 and Xcode 5.1.1

Here is the space difference between before and after for the update:

Command: df -lak	Used(Kilobytes in 1024-blocks)
Before iMovie	…80,896,328
After	…79,866,816
Difference (A-B)	-1,029,512
After Xcode	…79,753,764
Difference (AX-AM)	-113,052
Capacity	49%

Update: Safari 7.0.3 and iWorks

Today I have updated four apps from Apple: Safari 7.0.3, Keynote 6.2, Numbers 3.2 and Pages 5.2

Here is the space difference between before and after for the update:

Command: df -lak	Used(Kilobytes in 1024-blocks)
Before Safari	…7,359,252
After Safari	…6,949,820
Difference (A-B)	-409,432
After Keynote	…6,522,276
Difference (AK-AS)	-427,544
After Numbers	...6,392,380
Difference (AN-AK)	-129,896
After Pages	...6,263,140
Difference (AP-AN)	-129,240
Capacity	49%

Updates: Digital Camera Raw Compatibility and GarageBand

There were updates I did two days ago: Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 5.04 and GarageBand Version 10.0.2

Here is the space difference between before and after for the update:

Command: df -lak	Used(Kilobytes in 1024-blocks)
Before Camera	…6,977,744
After Camera	…6,260,412
Difference (A-B)	-717,332
After GarageBand	…5,664,320
Difference (AG-A)	-596,092
Capacity	49%

Mac Updates: Configurator and Xcode

I just finished two updates today: Apple Configurator 1.5 and Xcode 5.1.

Here is the space difference between before and after for the update:

Command: df -lak	Used(Kilobytes in 1024-blocks)
Before	…80,724,036
After	…80,683,620
Difference (A-B)	-40,416
After Xcode	…76,694,872
Difference (AX-A)	-3,988,748
Capacity	49%