computer too old for Monterey

This morning warning to update mac computer to Monterey, my computer is too old and does not support Monterey. Is there a fix for the oldies or are we subject to hackers? I am running on Mojave 10.14.6, computer is from late 2013.

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Aug 19, 2022 11:29 AM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2022 3:48 PM

Hi,


Your Late 2013 21.5" iMac can run Catalina 10.15.7. Catalina is still receiving Security Updates. I recommend upgrading to it: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support


Before upgrading, backup, check apps and peripherals for compatibility with Catalina


Catalina will not run 32 bit apps, so download Go64 and scan your Mac to see which of your apps are 32 bit and will need to be upgraded/replaced: https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/


Some apps may be 64 bit but still not run on Catalina; you can check them out here: https://roaringapps.com/apps


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Aug 19, 2022 3:48 PM in response to 32fritz

Hi,


Your Late 2013 21.5" iMac can run Catalina 10.15.7. Catalina is still receiving Security Updates. I recommend upgrading to it: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support


Before upgrading, backup, check apps and peripherals for compatibility with Catalina


Catalina will not run 32 bit apps, so download Go64 and scan your Mac to see which of your apps are 32 bit and will need to be upgraded/replaced: https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/


Some apps may be 64 bit but still not run on Catalina; you can check them out here: https://roaringapps.com/apps


Aug 19, 2022 3:55 PM in response to 32fritz

You (and your Mac) are no more subject to "hackers" than you have ever been. All the way back to 2013 and before.


Read Effective defenses against malware and other threats - Apple Community


Excerpt:


  • Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:

...

  • Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.


If you want to buy a new Mac every time a new security threat arises, I suppose Apple wouldn't mind. That gets expensive though.

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