Upgrading OS on a Mac mini (late 2014)

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Upgrading OS on a Mac mini (late 2014)

My computer has OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 on it and 2.6 GH memory. Most websites have started not working due to my browsers need upgrading (Chrome and Safari). And these won't upgrade due to my old OS. I was told by a tech at an Apple store, to upgrade my OS to Monterey, but I can't seem to be able to access the ability to do that either.

Can this computer ever to upgraded to a new OS? Or do I have to walk away from this one and buy a new computer?

Thank you!

Mac mini, OS X 10.11

Posted on Jul 24, 2023 9:06 AM

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FoxFifth

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Jul 24, 2023 9:34 AM in response to Lanes1234

A late 2014 Mac mini can be upgraded to Monterey. See the following from Identify your Mac mini model - Apple Support

Mac mini (Late 2014)

Model Identifier: Macmini7,1

Part Numbers: MGEM2xx/A, MGEN2xx/A, MGEQ2xx/A

Newest compatible operating system: macOS Monterey

To upgrade, see instructions in How to download and install 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.stclairsoft.com/Go64/

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https://www.macworld.com/article/232735/how-to-check-if-mac-software-is-32-or-64-bit.html

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den.thed

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Jul 24, 2023 9:34 AM in response to Lanes1234

Upgrade to High Sierra first, then Upgrade to Catalina or Monterey.

for links to the different macOS versions, use Safari and go to > How to download and install macOS - Apple Support

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Upgrading OS on a Mac mini (late 2014)

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