I have an iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011) and I need to do an update to the software but it won't allow me to. Is there anything I can do?
A 2011 iMac will only go to High Sierra 10.13.6, current versions of Mac OS (Mojave and later) require a GPU with Metal. This did not become available in iMacs until the 2012 models.
Before you ask, no there are no work arounds and no you cannot update your 2011. In short, if you want to get more current, it's time to buy a new Mac. Yours is 10 years old now so if it still has original internal components like the original HD the it is running on borrowed time anyway.
Finally, beginning with Catalina 10.15.x all of your appliications must be 64bit. If you run some legacy apps and want to move them forward to run on the new Mac they must be updated (and in some cases replaced) with their 64bit counterparts. Please read the following article and it will help you find the apps that need updating or replacing in order to run them in Catalina and beyond.
https://osxdaily.com/2018/03/06/find-32-bit-apps-mac/
Good luck.
A 2011 iMac will only go to High Sierra 10.13.6, current versions of Mac OS (Mojave and later) require a GPU with Metal. This did not become available in iMacs until the 2012 models.
Before you ask, no there are no work arounds and no you cannot update your 2011. In short, if you want to get more current, it's time to buy a new Mac. Yours is 10 years old now so if it still has original internal components like the original HD the it is running on borrowed time anyway.
Finally, beginning with Catalina 10.15.x all of your appliications must be 64bit. If you run some legacy apps and want to move them forward to run on the new Mac they must be updated (and in some cases replaced) with their 64bit counterparts. Please read the following article and it will help you find the apps that need updating or replacing in order to run them in Catalina and beyond.
https://osxdaily.com/2018/03/06/find-32-bit-apps-mac/
Good luck.
Update to Upgrade? If you are looking to upgrade to Mojave or Catalina, you cannot. You'd need an iMac 2012 or later. The last system your Mac can run would be High Sierra 10.13.6.
I have an iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011) and I need to do an update to the software but it won't allow me to. Is there anything I can do?
