iOS 12 now GA

Hi all, So my iPad, and my iPhone are definitely ready. All the updates have been applied, and a backup has been done. I do the encrypted backup so it backs up more stuff so this means I do an iTunes type backup. Normally, iOS updates seem to be available around 0900 Pacific but not … Continue reading iOS 12 now GA →

My vSphere 6.7 Upgrade – WOW!

Hi all, This article covers off the process of my upgrade to vSphere 6.7 in my lab. It is later than you may have suspected due to dependencies in my lab I had to wait to be dealt with. So this process starts with me getting the docs, and the bits (vCenter and ESXi). I … Continue reading My vSphere 6.7 Upgrade – WOW! →

macOS 10.13.5 now GA

This was another easy upgrade. I did first a Time Machine backup, followed by a image backup by SuperDuper. Incidentally, this means I can pull back data - such as files using Time Machine, or I can restore my entire MBP using the image that SuperDuper did. Then I started the upgrade and it seemed … Continue reading macOS 10.13.5 now GA →

iOS 11.4 now GA

Hello all, I am back from PTO, and a bit of a mess. So much travel to get home. But I thought I would get started with technology again with a quick post. I have been waiting for iOS 11.4 since it was supposed to provide HomePod stereo support which I am interested in, and … Continue reading iOS 11.4 now GA →

Tidbits on Windows Updates in my lab

I realized I needed to do some upgrades in my lab. I have Win2K8 R2, Win2K12 R2 and Win2K16. I like the sound of Project Honolulu (now Admin Center) and it needs Win2K12 and later. But also I just want to have less version diversity the lab - so Win2K16 wherever I can. But upgrades … Continue reading Tidbits on Windows Updates in my lab →

iOS 11.2.5 now GA

This recent update is quite big for some users if you are interested in the HomePod or use Siri. I have updated an older iPad with no issues and that was done over the air (OTA). I have done an iPhone 8 and iPad Pro 10.5 via iTunes with no issues. It is unfortunate that … Continue reading iOS 11.2.5 now GA →

Upgrading to macOS High Sierra

This is a big upgrade in terms of there being a serious file system (AFPS) change - a very important change. I have been using this new OS for quite some time on one of my old Macs - maybe 4 different betas). It has been a low impact update and the fact it was … Continue reading Upgrading to macOS High Sierra →