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Mac 10.10.5

Hi All,

I have an old iMac that is only being used for internet/Netflix etc but can't seem to find a browser that will make it work? I'm unable to update to a new OS as it's from 2009..... In the bin time?

Posted on Jul 3, 2022 10:30 PM

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Posted on Jul 4, 2022 4:39 AM

The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.


With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install.  For Best results use Safari to commence the download as Others may not work.


Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence.


macOS High Sierra 10.13 hardware requirements This might be the highest version this computer Qualifies to run


macOS Sierra 10.12 hardware requirements


OS X El Capitan - Technical Specifications


Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS


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Jul 4, 2022 4:39 AM in response to Shonsi

The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.


With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install.  For Best results use Safari to commence the download as Others may not work.


Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence.


macOS High Sierra 10.13 hardware requirements This might be the highest version this computer Qualifies to run


macOS Sierra 10.12 hardware requirements


OS X El Capitan - Technical Specifications


Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS


Mac 10.10.5

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