I have Adobe CC. One by one all the various apps are telling me that the next updates are not compatible. My MAC says it is up to date.
What does this mean? That my mac is suddenly too old and will soon become obsolete as more and more faults appear in operating and processing the various CC programs at the versions they are stuck in?
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iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021, 2 ports)
I think I can help you. First it is important to understand the difference between updates and upgrades. An update is when we install a newer version of the same operating system. It will be found in the System Preferences by clicking the Software Update button. If you already have the latest version installed, you will be notified that no update is available. An upgrade is when you install a newer operating system such as upgrading from Catalina to Big Sur. What you can install is dependent on the year and model Mac you have. Upgrade links may be found in the Apple App Store. I hope this information is helpful in clearing up any confusion.
I think I can help you. First it is important to understand the difference between updates and upgrades. An update is when we install a newer version of the same operating system. It will be found in the System Preferences by clicking the Software Update button. If you already have the latest version installed, you will be notified that no update is available. An upgrade is when you install a newer operating system such as upgrading from Catalina to Big Sur. What you can install is dependent on the year and model Mac you have. Upgrade links may be found in the Apple App Store. I hope this information is helpful in clearing up any confusion.
macOS Big Sur - Technical Specifications
General Requirements
OS X 10.9 or later
4GB of memory
35.5GB available storage on macOS Sierra or later*
Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Some features require a compatible internet service provider; fees may apply.
Mac Hardware Requirements
For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Big Sur:
MacBook (2015 or later)
MacBook Air (2013 or later)
MacBook Pro (Late 2013 or later)
Mac mini (2014 or later)
iMac (2014 or later)
iMac Pro (2017 or later)
Mac Pro (2013 or later)
Learn about compatibility and how to identify your specific Mac model
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132?ls=1&mt=12
So, you're out of that, but Adobe has gone to a yearly subscription plan, so you may be lucky & can keep using what you have.
A 2021 iMac can be upgraded to the latest macOS version -- macOS Ventura.
See: How to upgrade to macOS Ventura - Apple Support
That is so kind of you to answer. Forgive me but can I ask, if I have a iMac (27-inch, 2013) running on Catalina 10.15.7 . Would I be able to instal Big Sur or would it not be able to take it?
And if not would it mean that my access to CC would become restricted to the versions I currently hold? And presumably that would mean problems in the future?
Thank you very much for answering with so much detail. That is so kind of you.
Glad I could be f help my friend, do take care. :)
All the various iMac apps are telling me that the next updates are not compatible
