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I’m trying to update my MOS to 10.16 so that I can install turbo tax

I want to update my Mac

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Mar 7, 2023 11:21 AM

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Posted on Mar 7, 2023 11:25 AM

How to Upgrade to  macOS 11 Big Sur:

🖥 – Check compatibility of your Mac with macOS Big Sur.


macOS Big Sur is compatible with these computers:

• 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)


To find the details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon  at the top of your screen and choose About This Mac. 


❗️– IMPORTANT – Backup your data. (You’ve been warned.)

Learn How to Back up your Mac with Time Machine:

Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support


✅ - Using Safari only, download the macOS 11 Big Sur upgrade installer here:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132


The download will place the "Install macOS Big Sur" app in the Applications folder. Double-click the installer to begin the upgrade process. 


If your iMac is not compatible with Big Sur, you may try using the online version of TurboTax via your Safari web browser, or other if required such as Firefox or Brave.

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Mar 7, 2023 11:25 AM in response to Abundance3

How to Upgrade to  macOS 11 Big Sur:

🖥 – Check compatibility of your Mac with macOS Big Sur.


macOS Big Sur is compatible with these computers:

• 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)


To find the details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon  at the top of your screen and choose About This Mac. 


❗️– IMPORTANT – Backup your data. (You’ve been warned.)

Learn How to Back up your Mac with Time Machine:

Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support


✅ - Using Safari only, download the macOS 11 Big Sur upgrade installer here:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132


The download will place the "Install macOS Big Sur" app in the Applications folder. Double-click the installer to begin the upgrade process. 


If your iMac is not compatible with Big Sur, you may try using the online version of TurboTax via your Safari web browser, or other if required such as Firefox or Brave.

I’m trying to update my MOS to 10.16 so that I can install turbo tax

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