While other blogs have reported a handful of challenges with macOS Sierra, I only saw one, and it has to do with the internet speed on my Mac. After getting the upgrade, I tried to browse the web using Google Chrome, but the internet speed was very slow. Jan 28, 2014 - It seems that you need the Internet to do anything productive these days. Suppose that you have an old notebook PC sitting on your desk. Using that, you can connect your Mac to the wired notebook and connect it to the Internet quickly. To add security to and change the name of your wireless network,.

While for most it’s a usual pleasurable experience, for some this update had downsides. Here we’ll go over macOS Sierra known issues (the unknown are yet to be discovered, I’m afraid) and try to find the right fix for each. Sierra troubles: what can go wrong? • Not enough storage for macOS Sierra • macOS Sierra installation is slow • macOS Sierra install frozen • Mac won’t start after Sierra installation • Wi-Fi is slow on Sierra • Bluetooth hardware troubles on Sierra • Safari plug-in troubles • App crashes or doesn't open • Battery life reduced on Sierra • iTunes crashes on macOS Sierra • Photoshop won’t open on Sierra • macOS Sierra is slow 1. Not enough storage for macOS Sierra It can be annoying if your macOS Sierra installation process is interrupted just because you don’t have enough space to install the new operating system. You need to make sure that you have at least 8 GB of free space available on your Mac. So if you get an error message saying that you don’t have enough hard drive space, then get rid of all large and useless files and apps.

If you don’t want to look for all the junk files manually, you can use an amazing utility and save tons of time. CleanMyMac will help you get rid of large and old files, application leftovers, system junk, and a whole lot more, without the worry of removing the critical files. The app has everything you need to finish the 3-hour task of hard drive cleanup in less than 5 minutes. MacOS Sierra installation is slow This is a frankly common Sierra problem among users who are trying to upgrade from a machine that is generally a bit slow or cluttered. What options do you have? Well, if you have already started the process, the only reasonable option you have is to wait, sorry.

In case you haven’t yet started the installation: If your Mac is slow, you have little free space on drive, and the rainbow wheel is a common sight on the screen, you can try to clean up your Mac before installing Sierra. As we mentioned above, will free you from junk on drive and prepare your Mac for the macOS update in minutes. MacOS Sierra install frozen In case it seems like the progress bar of the Sierra installation is stuck and won’t move for ages, there is a chance it froze. The first thing you should do is relax. Really, even if you had a power shortcut, or the progress bar really seems cut in stone, it can still resurrect. The problem with macOS Sierra installation for the most time can rebuild itself and continue on its own. You can press Command+L to get more info about how long do you have to wait and see the log.

Watch it to make sure files are being installed. In case you’re pressed Command+L and you’re positive nothing is going on for a while, hold down the power button to shut down. Check the log again (Command+L).

Then consider. And with an upgraded premium account, you can make phone calls directly from your computer. Prefer an option that doesn’t require Wi-Fi? Android on mac. A useful Find Phone feature helps you locate your device or wipe its data in order to keep your privacy safe. Here’s how to get started: - Install the app on your smartphone - Use your computer to visit AirDroid.com - Create an account - Sign in using your email, Facebook/Google/Twitter account, or QR code Android File Transfer.

Still nothing? Restart, this time hold Shift button when Mac starts. This will launch your Mac in Safe Mode. Open App Store and try updating while still in Safe Mode. Mac won’t start after Sierra installation If the installation has finished, but instead of Sierra you only see a dull grey screen, you can resort to hardcore restoring methods. One of them should fix Sierra issue with a failing startup.

• Restart your Mac, holding down Command + Option+P+R keys to reset the NVRAM. Memory upgrade for mac mini late 2014. • Reset SMC (System Management Controller). Shut the Mac down, unplug all cables, wait a few minutes and then plug the cables back in and start up the Mac. • Boot Mac in Safe Mode (shut down and start again holding down the shift key) and make sure you Mac has at least 9GB of free space.

• Remove all third-party Kexts and extensions. • Remove antivirus apps. • Remove any PPTP VPN Software from your Mac as Apple has stopped the support in macOS Sierra. Wi-Fi is slow on macOS Sierra Most probably, the reason for this macOS Sierra problem lies in Wi-Fi preferences that need to be updated.