Apple OS X El Capitan now available for download

Mac users, start your download engines, the latest version of OS X is now available for download. Known as El Capitan, the new OS brings under-the-hood enhancements, better window management and updates to the new core apps.

To get OS X El Capitan, you can download it directly from the Mac App Store. If you're interested in doing a clean install, stay tuned for our guide coming later this afternoon.

Preparing for El Capitan

Before you take the plunge, do yourself a favor and make a backup of your Mac (or at least your important files and folders). The easiest way to do this is using Time Machine and an external hard drive. You can also use a cloud service such as Dropbox, iCloud and Google Drive to back up your files and folders. Read more...