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Upgrade to OSX 11

I have a 21.5 inch iMac, late 2015. I am currently running 10.13.6. Can I upgrade to OSX 11 so I can use Turbotax.


iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Dec 13, 2022 6:29 AM

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Posted on Dec 13, 2022 6:34 AM

Yes. Back up your data, check your applications for compatibility, click here, and then on the download link for it.


Catalina and newer won't run 32-bit software; download and use Go64 as well as using the first link above.


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Dec 13, 2022 6:33 AM in response to ccwaters

Yes, 11 or 12...


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


And caution on 10.15 or higher, to see which Apps will no longer work in 10.15 get Go64...


https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/


Monterey…

macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers - Apple Support


  • iMac – all models from late 2015, iMac 16,1 – 20,2
  • iMac Pro – all models, iMac Pro 1,1
  • MacBook & MacBook Retina – all models from early 2016, MacBook 9,1 – 10,1
  • MacBook Pro – all models from early 2015, MacBook Pro 12,1 – 17,1
  • MacBookAir – all models from early 2015, MacBook Air 7,1 – 10,1
  • Mac Mini – all models from 2014, Mac Mini 7,1 – 9,1
  • Mac Pro – all models from 2013, Mac Pro 6,1 – 7,1


https://wpbeaches.com/apple-minimum-system-requirements-for-macos-monterey-12/


https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-monterey/id1576738294


macOS Monterey on the App Store (apple.com)

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