I need to update my computer

Is it compatible? See the following.

The model year of a MacBook Pro is available at Apple menu > About This Mac.

An Early 2008 through mid 2009 MacBook Pro can be upgraded to El Capitan 10.11.6 but no later version. See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683

A mid 2010 through late 2011 MacBook Pro can be upgraded to High Sierra 10.13.6 but no later version. See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683

A mid 2012 through early 2013 MacBook Pro can be upgraded to Catalina 10.15.7 but no later. See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683

A late 2013 and mid 2014 can be upgraded to the latest  version of Big Sur macOS 11 but no later. See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683

An early 2015 or later can be upgraded to the current version of Monterey macOS 12. See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212735

Hi,jessicapatti, maybe I can help you. Each version of Mac OS has certain requirements. If your Mac meets those requirements, then you can update your Mac to the new software.if not, then no, you cannot, officially. You can find out about your mac by going to “get info” under the large Apple icon at the top left of your screen. Here’s a link to the requirements for most versions of MacOS… https://macmost.com/macos-system-requirements-list.html

john b