Browser Update
I use a MacOS High Sierra 10.13.6 desktop and I am constantly being asked by websites I visit to update my browser, can anyone please advise me as to how I do this please and does it in fact need updating?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13
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I use a MacOS High Sierra 10.13.6 desktop and I am constantly being asked by websites I visit to update my browser, can anyone please advise me as to how I do this please and does it in fact need updating?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13
You haven't mentioned the model/year of your iMac but from your description I suspect it's an older model which cannot be upgraded past High Sierra. To upgrade to at least macOS 10.15 Catalina you would need a Late 2012 iMac.
You also didn't mention which browser you are using so I have to guess that it is Safari. This being the case, you are also left with Safari unable to be updated because the updates for the browser nearly always come as part of macOS.
You can download a more modern browser and use that instead. There are many choices and I'll leave it up to you to try a few to see which you prefer.
Until, of course, you get a newer Mac...
You haven't mentioned the model/year of your iMac but from your description I suspect it's an older model which cannot be upgraded past High Sierra. To upgrade to at least macOS 10.15 Catalina you would need a Late 2012 iMac.
You also didn't mention which browser you are using so I have to guess that it is Safari. This being the case, you are also left with Safari unable to be updated because the updates for the browser nearly always come as part of macOS.
You can download a more modern browser and use that instead. There are many choices and I'll leave it up to you to try a few to see which you prefer.
Until, of course, you get a newer Mac...
Thank you for such a prompt reply.......My Mac is 2013 and the Browser is Safari.... all working fine and as I am nearly 80 dont think I will be buying another lol. I fully understand your answer and thank you for taking the trouble to help, it is most appreciated .....
Thank you, you really have been so very helpful, I now know what to do, to be honest it has been worrying me for some months now and I have actually tried to investigate it for myself but was very wary but now I am well informed and all thanks to you. I wish you a very happy and successful 2023! Thanks again x
Thank you, they look interesting, I have an Apple iPhone and tablet would I have to download a new one on each or would they automatically sync?
You're welcome. Brave is macOS only. There is an iOS version of Firefox.
Which iPhone & iPad do you have and which version of iOS/iPadOS is running?
My iPhone is a 13 and tablet is iPad mini 2 version 12.5.6 and I have had no messages to update browser on either only on the iMac.
That's fine. Then you only need to change your Mac's browser.
You're most welcome. Enjoy 2023 as well. 😎
Browser Update