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How do you update a software on a MacBook Air from 2014?

I have a MacBook Air from 2014, it is very out of date on it's software and I am unaware of how to update the software in order to download the Cricut Design Space.

MacBook Air 13″, OS X 10.10

Posted on Aug 14, 2023 7:16 PM

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Posted on Aug 14, 2023 7:40 PM

rtwientjes Said:

"How do you update a software on a MacBook Air from 2014?: I have a MacBook Air from 2014, it is very out of date on it's software and I am unaware of how to update the software in order to download the Cricut Design Space."

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For reference...

Upgrading the macOS:


Determining which Upgrade(s) will Install:

I. Verify Compatibility:

A. Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support


B. How to Verify:

Reveal your Model:

What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Click: About this Mac
  3. View: Second Line-Down

then...


II. Compare the Results:

See if the Model you found is shown here:


III. If Compatible:

Back Up your Mac First:  Be certain you Create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, so that way you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reconfiguration.

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Aug 14, 2023 7:40 PM in response to rtwientjes

rtwientjes Said:

"How do you update a software on a MacBook Air from 2014?: I have a MacBook Air from 2014, it is very out of date on it's software and I am unaware of how to update the software in order to download the Cricut Design Space."

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For reference...

Upgrading the macOS:


Determining which Upgrade(s) will Install:

I. Verify Compatibility:

A. Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support


B. How to Verify:

Reveal your Model:

What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Click: About this Mac
  3. View: Second Line-Down

then...


II. Compare the Results:

See if the Model you found is shown here:


III. If Compatible:

Back Up your Mac First:  Be certain you Create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, so that way you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reconfiguration.

Aug 14, 2023 7:39 PM in response to rtwientjes

rtwientjes Said:

"How do you update a software on a MacBook Air from 2014?: I have a MacBook Air from 2014, it is very out of date on it's software and I am unaware of how to update the software in order to download the Cricut Design Space."

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Incompatibility Seems to be the Culprit:

Contact the Developer, asking them which is best for you. Provide them with your Mac's Model, Year and the macOS that is installed.

Finding Mac Info:

Click: Apple logo located in the far left corner of the taskbar

Select: About this Mac

How do you update a software on a MacBook Air from 2014?

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