macOS Ventura upgrade!

Smart Sourced IT is excited to announce we'll be rolling out macOS Ventura to end users starting now. We've put together this small guide to tell you what to expect, what you'll need to know, and where you can find further information.

What to expect?

- We request that you book an appointment with us for 30 minutes to start the upgrade.

- Expect the process to take up to two hours to complete. Plan for the process to take three. Please do not book your appointment before any important meetings or deadlines. 

- You will see pop-ups offering to upgrade your current macOS to Ventura; note that you won't be able to start the upgrade process**. Someone from Smart Sourced IT will need to start the process on your mac during your upgrade appointment.

**In some cases, depending on your current hardware and macOS version, you may not be prompted to enter administrator credentials and can proceed with the OS update on your own. Please don't hesitate to contact Smart Sourced IT if you are unsure.

Where can I learn more?

Apple's own website is the best place to start: https://www.apple.com/macos/ventura/

MacRumors has a good guide: https://www.macrumors.com/guide/macos-ventura-features/

MacWorld has a deep dive guide as well: https://www.macworld.com/article/678251/macos-13-ventura-features-compatibility-download-install.html

Of course, if you can't find the answer on your own, we are here to help you out always!