Cant download Monterey on my Late 2014 iMac, purchased 2015

Being an owner of an late-2014 iMac 27" 5K Retina I'm not going to be able to upgrade my OS any further than Big Sur 11.6.1. I use my iMac mostly for photo editing in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Should I be concerned that I won't be able to use my iMac w. Adobe in the next 2-3 years?

If yes, rather than replacing the 2014 iMac w. a 2021 iMac I'm considering purchasing a Mac Mini and connecting to my 27" iMac. Should I go this route are there any downsides? Thanks.

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dialabrain

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Nov 12, 2021 10:57 AM in response to Marc Wortsman

Marc Wortsman wrote:

If yes, rather than replacing the 2014 iMac w. a 2021 iMac I'm considering purchasing a Mac Mini and connecting to my 27" iMac. Should I go this route are there any downsides? Thanks.

No 2020 or later Mac supports Target Display Mode.

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Lanny

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Nov 12, 2021 11:23 AM in response to Marc Wortsman

I wouldn't panic over it. I'd imagine that the current versions of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop would still be usable at least 2-3 years in the future, and forever, if the current versions meet your needs.

And, since your iMac is now over 7 years, you'll probably be replacing it in less than 3 years.

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Dec 29, 2021 3:10 PM in response to dialabrain

I need help as my old 2014 IMAC tried loading Monterey automatically since it was sent to me and has not been able to install it. I have tried un installing it and it has messed up Safari.

I am not able to click on any links and go to those new pages. Everything reverts to my home page.

How do I get this fixed?

Thanks!

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steve626

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Dec 29, 2021 3:36 PM in response to paulinefromjacksonville

paulinefromjacksonville wrote:

I need help as my old 2014 IMAC tried loading Monterey automatically since it was sent to me and has not been able to install it. I have tried un installing it and it has messed up Safari.