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why upgrade from catalina to big sur

Running Catalina 10.15.7 on my MacBook Pro late 2013. Is there a burning need to upgrade to Big Sur?


MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 3, 2021 7:57 PM

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brerpossum wrote:

Running Catalina 10.15.7 on my MacBook Pro late 2013. Is there a burning need to upgrade to Big Sur?


Of course this is 'dealers choice'....however


I would turn the question around and ask you— is there a compelling reason not to keep your Mac up to date?


Upgrading macOS without fear - Apple Community



It is always recommended to keep your software up to date, if for no other reason the security updates associated w/ the lastest macOS...and the XProtect, the anti-malware system on the macOS.


Apple uses its Software Update service — as a mechanism for installing “background and critical” updates that are installed silently in the background with no notifications to the user.


macOS - Security - Apple https://www.apple.com/macos/security/

Apple Platform Security - Apple https://support.apple.com/guide/security/welcome/web



It never pays to fall too far behind in the hardwardware or software—this only makes the risk of a not so clean migration, when you are forced to make a leap. Baby steps along the way compared to a giant leap. This insures your associated software stays compatible and you are not overwhelmed when the wheels fall off.






Posted on Aug 4, 2021 7:59 AM

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Aug 3, 2021 8:04 PM in response to brerpossum

brerpossum Said:

"why upgrade from catalina to big sur: Running Catalina 10.15.7 on my MacBook Pro late 2013. Is there a burning need to upgrade to Big Sur?"

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Upgrading to a macOS:

It's preferential - your call. But as new technology comes out, newer macOS versions are developed for compatibility and safe usage.

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Aug 3, 2021 8:04 PM in response to brerpossum

brerpossum Said:

"why upgrade from catalina to big sur: Running Catalina 10.15.7 on my MacBook Pro late 2013. Is there a burning need to upgrade to Big Sur?"

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Upgrading to a macOS:

It's preferential - your call. But as new technology comes out, newer macOS versions are developed for compatibility and safe usage.

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Aug 4, 2021 7:59 AM in response to brerpossum

brerpossum wrote:

Running Catalina 10.15.7 on my MacBook Pro late 2013. Is there a burning need to upgrade to Big Sur?


Of course this is 'dealers choice'....however


I would turn the question around and ask you— is there a compelling reason not to keep your Mac up to date?


Upgrading macOS without fear - Apple Community



It is always recommended to keep your software up to date, if for no other reason the security updates associated w/ the lastest macOS...and the XProtect, the anti-malware system on the macOS.


Apple uses its Software Update service — as a mechanism for installing “background and critical” updates that are installed silently in the background with no notifications to the user.


macOS - Security - Apple https://www.apple.com/macos/security/

Apple Platform Security - Apple https://support.apple.com/guide/security/welcome/web



It never pays to fall too far behind in the hardwardware or software—this only makes the risk of a not so clean migration, when you are forced to make a leap. Baby steps along the way compared to a giant leap. This insures your associated software stays compatible and you are not overwhelmed when the wheels fall off.






why upgrade from catalina to big sur

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