I am currently running 10.14.6 Mojave on my 2018 MacBook Pro due to limitations imposed by software I needed for my job. However, new software (hallelujah!) has just been released that will allow me to move into the world of 10.15 and beyond. Should I make the big leap all the way to OS 15 Ventura all at once? Or should I upgrade gradually from 10.14 to 10.15, then to OS 11, etc., all the way to OS 15?
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.14
Were I you, I'd upgrade first to Catalina and evaluate the function of my apps. Catalina requires 64-bit software, and you may find that you'll need to update/upgrade some things. Install Catalina, update it to its fullest, then make the move to Ventura.
❗️ Do NOT upgrade until you have made a Time Machine or other backup of your startup drive.
Learn How to Back up your Mac with Time Machine
How to Upgrade macOS:
❗️ – IMPORTANT – None of your 32-bit apps will work in macOS Catalina or newer.
32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 and later - Apple Support
Use the free utility Go64 to check the compatibility of your apps:
https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/
✅ - IF your Mac and apps are compatible, then using Safari only, download the macOS upgrade installer app:
Click > Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey or Ventura.
Once downloaded, double-click the “Install macOS…” app in the Applications folder to begin the upgrade.
Please see > How to download macOS.
Were I you, I'd upgrade first to Catalina and evaluate the function of my apps. Catalina requires 64-bit software, and you may find that you'll need to update/upgrade some things. Install Catalina, update it to its fullest, then make the move to Ventura.
❗️ Do NOT upgrade until you have made a Time Machine or other backup of your startup drive.
Learn How to Back up your Mac with Time Machine
How to Upgrade macOS:
❗️ – IMPORTANT – None of your 32-bit apps will work in macOS Catalina or newer.
32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 and later - Apple Support
Use the free utility Go64 to check the compatibility of your apps:
https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/
✅ - IF your Mac and apps are compatible, then using Safari only, download the macOS upgrade installer app:
Click > Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey or Ventura.
Once downloaded, double-click the “Install macOS…” app in the Applications folder to begin the upgrade.
Please see > How to download macOS.
Upgrade from OS 10.14 Mojave to OS 15 Ventura
