Solving OS X problems: Finding old utilities, removing a partition, and migrating data<article>
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This week, Mac 911 focuses on OS X and things that are missing or migrating. I answer questions about deauthorizing software on a Mac before a migration, where to find old Wi-Fi utility software and firmware, deleting a Fusion drive’s extra partition, and a small array of Migration Assistant questions.</p><h2>Deauthorizing OS X software before a transition</h2>
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Philip Shook asks:</p>
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Is there a place on OS X Yosemite to find programs that are currently authorized on my Mac? I am specifically interested in those that must be deauthorized before moving to a new device. I’m already aware iTunes must be.</p>
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As Philip notes, iTunes lets you deauthorize a computer. (Account > Deauthorize This Computer.) That frees up a slot in the total count of five computers you can use the same music and videos on with the same iTunes account.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/2943516/solving-os-x-problems-finding-old-utilities-removing-a-partition-and-migrating-data.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>
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Solving OS X problems: Finding old utilities, removing a partition, and migrating data
