Is High Sierra still a problem for Safari browsing?

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Is High Sierra still a problem for Safari browsing?

hi ,i run high siera still.is this a problem for safari browsing? i have some issues during browsing at many pages. when for example i go to adidas page there is a message on top saying Header failed to load. then somewhow when i go to the products i can no more see the description of products and the reviews .

also in some other pages i can't scroll but when i zoom with my mouse then i can!.

finally facebook. i can't see any comments except the first one,i can't scroll all the comments and whnever i am trying to connet to a page with the help of facebook i can't. i get this:

the blue button says continue as ''my name'' but i can't press that button .its under these letters where they should't be.

any thoughts?

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iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jul 8, 2023 10:26 AM

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VikingOSX

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Jul 9, 2023 10:37 AM in response to macman1585

Safari 13.1.2 in High Sierra used Internet security protocols (TLS) and content technology circa five years ago, and most modern websites have upgraded the minimum security protocols that they will accept from browsers. That leaves your outdated version of Safari considerably behind current security standards which may either reject connection attempts, or present current web content incorrectly because it was not implemented in Safari 13.1.2.

The simple solution is switch from Safari 13.1.2 to current browser technology that meets today's security and web content requirements. That may be your choice of Firefox 15.0.1 or Brave Browser 1.52.130 or later.

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6x6

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Jul 8, 2023 10:39 AM in response to macman1585

With macOS High Sierra, Safari is no longer compatible with several websites. Try to upgrade macOS if you Mac is compatible. Otherwise, install an alternative browser such as Firefox: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/.

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VikingOSX

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Jul 10, 2023 8:06 AM in response to macman1585

All of your Safari 13.1.2 content will be present when updating to Safari 16.5.1 in Ventura 13.4.1 or later. You would need to determine if your age iMac running High Sierra can upgrade to Ventura.

See: macOS Ventura is compatible with these computers - Apple Support

Never upgrade a Mac without a Time Machine backup.

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macman1585 Author

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Jul 16, 2023 9:31 AM in response to VikingOSX

if upgrade to ventura,i think i can ,i saw the specs, then all of my music will be transferred to the new os ? the only thing i am afraid to loose is my music files and safari content. you told me about my safari content.now my music is saved in my ipod first gen and my iphone. do i need a time machine for those? what exactly do i need a time machine for?

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