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I have a MacBook Pro with Maverick 10.9.5. Having issues opening new software without an upgrade. Is it possible to upgrade to a more current IOS? If so, is the cost prohibitive or is buying a new Mac less expensive?
Thanks,
Bill
Mac Pro
Mac's don't run iOS, so no way to update to that.
You can update to a newer version of OSX / macOS for free.
Depending on the exact model of Mac you have will be what you can upgrade to.
Start here: Identify your MacBook Pro model - Apple Support
If its 2012 or newer, you can upgrade to Mojave: How to upgrade to macOS Mojave - Apple Support
Otherwise, try High Sierra: Upgrade to macOS High Sierra - Official Apple Support
Or El Capitan as a last option: How to upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support
Mac's don't run iOS, so no way to update to that.
You can update to a newer version of OSX / macOS for free.
Depending on the exact model of Mac you have will be what you can upgrade to.
Start here: Identify your MacBook Pro model - Apple Support
If its 2012 or newer, you can upgrade to Mojave: How to upgrade to macOS Mojave - Apple Support
Otherwise, try High Sierra: Upgrade to macOS High Sierra - Official Apple Support
Or El Capitan as a last option: How to upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support
Upgrading the OS doesn't cost anything. You may have to update some applications to work with the newer OS. As a minimum, you should be able to upgrade to El Capitan. You can try to download Sierra/High Sierra/Mojave. If you get a message that they are incompatible, then El Capitan is as high as you can upgrade.
How to upgrade to macOS Mojave - Apple Support
You can try to download it at the link below. If it won't let you, then your only options are to upgrade to Sierra/High Sierra/Mojave or find an older computer where you can download it using your Apple ID.
Check to make sure your applications are compatible.
El Capitan 10.11 Compatibility information
macOS Sierra 10.12: Compatible Apps
Also check to make sure there is a compatible driver for your printer.
Do a backup before installing, preferable 2 backups on 2 different drives.
What model or year is the MBP?
Maverick Upgrade?
