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updating my OS

my iMac has os x yosemite v10.10.5 how do I update to a new os version

iMac 21.5", OS X 10.11

Posted on Jan 23, 2020 8:12 AM

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Posted on Jan 23, 2020 8:18 AM

See here: How to upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support

here: How to upgrade to macOS High Sierra - Apple Support

or here: How to upgrade to macOS Catalina - Apple Support

Depending on your exact model of iMac will be what you can update to.

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Jan 23, 2020 8:18 AM in response to LEWOODS

See here: How to upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support

here: How to upgrade to macOS High Sierra - Apple Support

or here: How to upgrade to macOS Catalina - Apple Support

Depending on your exact model of iMac will be what you can update to.

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Jan 23, 2020 8:16 AM in response to LEWOODS

Back up your data, check your applications for compatibility, and depending on which iMac model you have, download High Sierra or Catalina.

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