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how to update safari browser. I am unable to find it as a viable link My MAC was purchased in 2013

I am unable to update my Safari browser. Does anyone know if it is a viable option on a MAC that is 2013?

iMac 27″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Apr 7, 2023 11:25 AM

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Posted on Apr 7, 2023 11:51 AM

Safari is updated when you upgrade the macOS on your iMac.


The model year of an iMac is available at Apple menu > About This Mac.

A late 2012 through late 2013 iMac can be upgraded to Catalina 10.15.7 but no later. See: How to download macOS - Apple Support


Be aware that if you upgrade to Catalina 10.15 or later you will also need to update any non-Apple 32-bit apps. See: https://www.macworld.com/article/232735/how-to-check-if-mac-software-is-32-or-64-bit.html


Also be aware that the latest version of Safari is only available on Big Sur or later. See: Apple security updates - Apple Support


Since you cannot run the latest version of Safari, for security reasons you many want to consider running a 3rd party browser sync as Chrome or Firefox that supports running their current version with macOS Catalina.

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Apr 7, 2023 11:51 AM in response to roxann182

Safari is updated when you upgrade the macOS on your iMac.


The model year of an iMac is available at Apple menu > About This Mac.

A late 2012 through late 2013 iMac can be upgraded to Catalina 10.15.7 but no later. See: How to download macOS - Apple Support


Be aware that if you upgrade to Catalina 10.15 or later you will also need to update any non-Apple 32-bit apps. See: https://www.macworld.com/article/232735/how-to-check-if-mac-software-is-32-or-64-bit.html


Also be aware that the latest version of Safari is only available on Big Sur or later. See: Apple security updates - Apple Support


Since you cannot run the latest version of Safari, for security reasons you many want to consider running a 3rd party browser sync as Chrome or Firefox that supports running their current version with macOS Catalina.

how to update safari browser. I am unable to find it as a viable link My MAC was purchased in 2013

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