Apple OS X upgrade

John B · **October 01, 2015, 12:12:06**

Anybody carried out an upgrade to the new released Apple OSX El Capitan yet, if so what do you think of it.

asathorny · **Reply #1: October 01, 2015, 15:55:49**

I woz dithering with me finger on the button the other evening, but me ass dropped out. I am gonna do it though as soon as the final is released. I don't think there is any mega changes though is there?

Split screen, improved Safari ( I use Firefox) and a few tweeks to do with speed et al.

Go and do it then report back

FatBoy · **Reply #2: October 01, 2015, 21:49:47**

I was going to wait a few days, and check to see if there are any major problems. With Apple, I am not expecting any. (Hand grenade released, waiting for pro-PC brigade to fight back)

asathorny · **Reply #3: October 01, 2015, 22:07:00**

Six months ago that'd have been me

Not now tho

Lakes · **Reply #4: October 01, 2015, 22:46:25**

I have never looked back since going Mac.
i love the magic pad!
i did the update works fine. but i'm not on it all day so no expert, just i did update on my 5 year old iPad last week that works fine ( always has ) just the iPad screen is now locked in portrate if you turn it to try landscape it won't but thats a feature i know, just unlocking? it has the little pad lock with a rotated arrow in the top right of screen next to battery power & blue tooth. does anyone know how to turn on & off the screen lock? if not i will wait till i can get down to Tilba to my favourite Cafe , the lady there is an apple expert she had a computer shop, was showing me a lot of tricks she can do with the iPad. thing about my apples is they have all been trouble free & the speed has stayed the same very easy to use & learn. the 27" monitor the best!!!! i have that the iPad & the iPhone 6 no complaints just hope someone can tell me trick in locking & unlocking screen on iPad
cheers

FatBoy · **Reply #5: October 02, 2015, 05:24:11**

Quote from: Lakes on October 01, 2015, 22:46:25

I have never looked back since going Mac.
i love the magic pad!
i did the update works fine. but i'm not on it all day so no expert, just i did update on my 5 year old iPad last week that works fine ( always has ) just the iPad screen is now locked in portrate if you turn it to try landscape it won't but thats a feature i know, just unlocking? it has the little pad lock with a rotated arrow in the top right of screen next to battery power & blue tooth. does anyone know how to turn on & off the screen lock? if not i will wait till i can get down to Tilba to my favourite Cafe , the lady there is an apple expert she had a computer shop, was showing me a lot of tricks she can do with the iPad. thing about my apples is they have all been trouble free & the speed has stayed the same very easy to use & learn. the 27" monitor the best!!!! i have that the iPad & the iPhone 6 no complaints just hope someone can tell me trick in locking & unlocking screen on iPad
cheers

G'day Lakes,

On your iPad, swipe up from the bottom so that a mini menu appears. There should be a "Lock Rotation" button on that. I have set mine up to lock rotation on the side switch. If you want, I can tell you how to do that.

iFatBoy

John B · **Reply #6: October 02, 2015, 06:36:02**

Quote from: asathorny on October 01, 2015, 15:55:49

I woz dithering with me finger on the button the other evening, but me ass dropped out. I am gonna do it though as soon as the final is released. I don't think there is any mega changes though is there?

Split screen, improved Safari ( I use Firefox) and a few tweeks to do with speed et al.

Go and do it then report back

That was my idea,I was hoping you would do the upgrade and then report back.

FatBoy · **Reply #7: October 02, 2015, 07:34:17**

Started the upgrade to El Capitan. Which I think is Spanish for "Gonz".

Just over 6 GB for the download. I'll let you know how it goes or if I notice a difference.

John B · **Reply #8: October 02, 2015, 08:47:26**

asathorny · **Reply #9: October 02, 2015, 16:22:16**

Downloaded last evening, installed this morning, no problems thus far. I haven't tried the split screen yet and may never as I already use two 27" monitors. so it'd be a little like overkill...

So basically it's no change over here

FatBoy · **Reply #10: October 02, 2015, 22:08:41**

Same same, Asa. Downloaded and installed last night. Using now. No issues thus far. I don't really need the split screen either, and with a laptop screen it would probably not be that readable.

Dazzler · **Reply #11: October 02, 2015, 22:12:32**

Quote from: asathorny on October 02, 2015, 16:22:16

I haven't tried the split screen yet and may never as I already use two 27" monitors. so it'd be a little like overkill...

Wow! I thought I was decedent with my 23.6" and 24" monitor combo!

asathorny · **Reply #12: October 02, 2015, 22:41:07**

Quote from: Dazzler on October 02, 2015, 22:12:32

Quote from: asathorny on October 02, 2015, 16:22:16
I haven't tried the split screen yet and may never as I already use two 27" monitors. so it'd be a little like overkill...

Wow! I thought I was decedent with my 23.6" and 24" monitor combo!

I wanted THREE 27" moniters Dazz..... So that when I am landing my 747-400 at Manchester on runway 24 I get the full on feeling of reality, well almost Haahahahaa

Dazzler · **Reply #13: October 02, 2015, 22:58:59**

Quote from: asathorny on October 02, 2015, 22:41:07

Quote from: Dazzler on October 02, 2015, 22:12:32
Quote from: asathorny on October 02, 2015, 16:22:16
I haven't tried the split screen yet and may never as I already use two 27" monitors. so it'd be a little like overkill...

Wow! I thought I was decedent with my 23.6" and 24" monitor combo!

I wanted THREE 27" moniters Dazz..... So that when I am landing my 747-400 at Manchester on runway 24 I get the full on feeling of reality, well almost Haahahahaa

You must have a big desk!

asathorny · **Reply #14: October 02, 2015, 23:08:52**

Quote from: Dazzler on October 02, 2015, 22:58:59

Quote from: asathorny on October 02, 2015, 22:41:07
Quote from: Dazzler on October 02, 2015, 22:12:32
Quote from: asathorny on October 02, 2015, 16:22:16
I haven't tried the split screen yet and may never as I already use two 27" monitors. so it'd be a little like overkill...

Wow! I thought I was decedent with my 23.6" and 24" monitor combo!

I wanted THREE 27" moniters Dazz..... So that when I am landing my 747-400 at Manchester on runway 24 I get the full on feeling of reality, well almost Haahahahaa

You must have a big desk!

I don't want to brag Dazz, but I do have a big one

Dazzler · **Reply #15: October 02, 2015, 23:21:29**

Lakes · **Reply #16: October 02, 2015, 23:29:21**

Thank's for that , Jamie. i solved problem. i went into settings, took tick off lock had to tick mute, then screen will rotate. i remember now, when i could hear again i wanted all the sound's working . had gone into settings untucked mute.

I was wondering why Asa needed two 27" app le monitors, i thought he must be working on something big that u need more room or poor eye sight

. did not think Asa would be using that flying software, but its a challenge for sure! I think you need one of those Curved screens about 90" ASA would be like you are there but the Apple 27" the sharpest there is it has a lot of resolution.
i don't need a desk i have a small shelf mounted to the brick wall, the keyboard & magic pad & monitor all sit on it i stand up ( better for health i think )

John B · **Reply #17: October 03, 2015, 00:07:34**

By the sounds of it Asa could use his desk as a runway.

John B · **Reply #18: October 03, 2015, 12:12:53**

Out of interest those that upgraded how long did it take ?

asathorny · **Reply #19: October 03, 2015, 14:14:30**

The download took bout one hour, I know seemed to long for me too, then the following morning the install was maybe a half our.

Although I admit to a dementia problem.... I kept trying to update iphoto for quite a little while, untill it dawned on me that there is no iphoto anymore, then then removed iphoto from the applications folder and updated the new PHOTO <sigh>

Still no problems to report after 24/48hrs....

John B · **Reply #20: October 04, 2015, 03:11:09**

Thank's asa, helps to know if it is going to take a while.

John B · **Reply #21: October 06, 2015, 03:14:15**

Upgraded to OSX Capitana ,no problems upgrading but have noticed that there is no Mail notification sound now. Went onto Apple forum and looked at several suggestions to fix but it has now been decided it is an Apple El Capitana bug . Now waiting for an update to fix.