macOS Monterey is now available

Apple recently announced the release of their newest operating system, Monterey.

Should I upgrade to Monterey? 

If you would like to upgrade to Monterey on the computer you use to access WCM resources, ITS does support this new OS. 

However, keep in mind that as with any new operating system, it is possible that not all of the applications you use are compatible with it yet. Any software you downloaded from the WCM App store is supported by ITS and is compatible. If you use applications that you downloaded on your own, it is your responsibility to ensure they are compatible with macOS Monterey before you upgrade. You may need to look on the application’s website, or reach out to their customer support team.  

Tips for a successful upgrade

Before you perform any OS upgrade, take these basic steps to protect your data and ensure that the upgrade runs smoothly:

• Do you have enough hard drive? macOS Monterey requires 20GB of free disk space to install. How to see used and available storage on your Mac
• Make sure you backup all your files on Time Machine. This requires an external hard drive, and can take many hours depending on the amount of data on your computer and the last time you made a backup.
• Before you start your upgrade, save all your work and close all applications.