What is the most recent Apple computer OS? Monterey or Big Sur?

What is the most recent Apple computer OS? Monterey or Big Sur? I currently have Catalina.

Mac mini, macOS 10.15

Posted on Mar 9, 2022 4:18 AM

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Posted on Mar 9, 2022 4:21 AM

Monterey is the most recent, released in October 2021

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Mar 9, 2022 4:39 AM in response to suefromknoxville

Tips Monterey Upgrade 


Tips Big Sir Upgrade


Jumping over all the newer versions and directly to Big Sur  / Monterey on Qualifying computers is Technically possible - there are those who have attempted and were successful. Then there are those who attempted and had less than good results.


If this is a Production or Mission Critical Set-up - a more prudent and measure approach is suggested. 


The above is from observations on the Apple Support Community Forums and IMHO


Do you have a Rescue Plan In-Place. This comprises having 3 Backups using 2 methods and 1 Off Site incase of Theft, Loss or Natural Disasters. A Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS


For addition purposes - two Tested Bootable Clones each to separate external drives. This is insurance incase the upgrades goes sideways. At least one Tested Clone and / or Time Machine Backup should be Off - Site

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