What OS for older Mac desktop?
I am a novice user with a Mac desktop (late 2013 model) with the MacOS High Sierra version10.13.6 operating system. What is the latest OS I can install on this Mac and how do I do that? Thank you.
Windows, Windows 10
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I am a novice user with a Mac desktop (late 2013 model) with the MacOS High Sierra version10.13.6 operating system. What is the latest OS I can install on this Mac and how do I do that? Thank you.
Windows, Windows 10
Which Mac Desktop exactly? An iMac or a Mac Pro?
Depending on the exact type of Mac will be what you can update to.
For instance, a Late 2013 Mac Pro, can update to macOS 12 Monterrey
But a Late 2013 iMac can update only as far as 10.15 Catalina.
click here ➜ macOS Catalina is compatible with these computers - Apple Support
and here ➜ macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers - Apple Support
To download the relevant version, use the links in the support document below.
click here ➜ How to download and install macOS - Apple Support
Note, that any version of macOS past Mojave (that is Catalina or Later) cannot run 32 bit apps. Which means most of the apps you have on High Sierra will not work and require an update or replacement.
click here ➜ https://www.macworld.com/article/232735/how-to-check-if-mac-software-is-32-or-64-bit.html
Which Mac Desktop exactly? An iMac or a Mac Pro?
Depending on the exact type of Mac will be what you can update to.
For instance, a Late 2013 Mac Pro, can update to macOS 12 Monterrey
But a Late 2013 iMac can update only as far as 10.15 Catalina.
click here ➜ macOS Catalina is compatible with these computers - Apple Support
and here ➜ macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers - Apple Support
To download the relevant version, use the links in the support document below.
click here ➜ How to download and install macOS - Apple Support
Note, that any version of macOS past Mojave (that is Catalina or Later) cannot run 32 bit apps. Which means most of the apps you have on High Sierra will not work and require an update or replacement.
click here ➜ https://www.macworld.com/article/232735/how-to-check-if-mac-software-is-32-or-64-bit.html
Thank you so much! I have an iMac late 2013 and will be able to update only up to the 10.15 Catalina. Maybe a new iMac in my future when they come out with one with the M3 chip? :-)
I'm waiting for the M3 myself.
What OS for older Mac desktop?