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iMac mid late 2011 what is the best macOS to update to?

hi there!


I´m running El Capitan at the minute but need Sierra or HighSierra to use software, what is the best for me, with the following spec:


 Model Name: iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011)

 Model Identifier: iMac12,2

 Processor Name: Intel Core i5

 Processor Speed: 2.7 GHz

 Number of Processors: 1

 Total Number of Cores: 4

 L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB

 L3 Cache: 6 MB

 Memory: 16 GB


thanks for your time & help!


iMac 27", OS X 10.11

Posted on Feb 5, 2020 11:46 AM

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Posted on Feb 5, 2020 12:52 PM

How to upgrade to macOS High Sierra - Apple Support


Before upgrading make a full back up of your Mac.


Check that third party apps you use have updates available for the new OS.

https://roaringapps.com

Check that your printers/ scanners etc have updated drivers and software available for the new OS.

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iMac mid late 2011 what is the best macOS to update to?

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