
With that out of the way, let’s look at the requirements for Rufus: See: Don’t just toss old flash drives, download our Media disposal policy (Tech Pro Research) Rufus system requirements Simply put, one machine can handle many different uses, as opposed to purchasing dedicated equipment for each supported OS type. Apple hardware supports these operating systems natively, making Macs a versatile choice for production equipment. Macs, on the other hand, have the ability to run Windows and countless Linux distributions alongside OS X or in place of it. The answer to that is quite simply “because you can.” Apple hardware is similar to its PC counterparts in many ways except one: PCs can’t natively run OS X without any software hacks involved. Why would you install any OS–besides OS X–on an Apple computer? But before diving into that, I have a question of my own. Standalone updates can be useful if you want to install the same update again or on another computer.After last week’s article, ” Pro tip: How to create a bootable USB drive to install Windows on OS X,” I received feedback asking why anyone would install Windows on a Mac? This week’s entry deals with creating UFDs that allow you to install many other operating systems with the help of a utility called Rufus. You can also get this update from the Apple Support Downloads site.You might have unexpected results if third-party OS X modifications have been installed, or you modified OS X through other means.Don't interrupt the installation process after it has begun.Some updates become available only after installing another update. Use the Mac App Store to install this update and other available updates.You can back up with Time Machine, for example. You should back up your Mac before installation.Fixes an issue in QuickTime Player that prevented playback of Windows Media filesįor detailed information about the security content of this update, see Apple security updates.

Fixes an issue in Photos that prevented importing videos from GoPro cameras.Improves compatibility with certain email servers when using Mail.The OS X Yosemite 10.10.5 update improves the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, and is recommended for all users. The OS X Yosemite v10.10.5 Update is recommended for all OS X Yosemite users.
