Should I upgrade to macOS Sonoma?

This computer just barely Qualifies for macOS 14 Sonoma

Suggest having at least 50 GB of Empty Space on the drive.

It will allow the Full Version ( about 12.xx GB ) to download, then expand and then commence to install.

If there is Third Party Security Software installed - remove it.

It will interfere with both the download and installation process.

Always always Make a Time Machine Backup  before doing any upGrades 

It maybe you only way to get back your User Account Folder ( Home Folder ) should you decide Sonoma is not right for your needs

Friendly advise - Try not to include Personal Information like Full RealName, full e-mail addresses or Serial Number in any posting.

Anything that can be used to Identify a person is well, Off Limits 😎

If in doubt, it is always a good idea to use a 3-2-1 Rescue Plan

3 backups using 2 different methods and 1 Off Site incase of Natural Disasters or Un-Natural Disasters , like what to downgrade which should not be necessary

Apple would not offer a version of macOS that they ( Apple ) has deemed not compatible >> hardware wise

Software wise - Third Party Installed Software wise - that would need some due diligence on the part of the User ( you ) to investigate that they are all Compatible with macOS 14 Sonoma

Or, at least update-able or upgrade-able

Welcome

Should there be some specific reason not yet disclosed - by all means present it

We maybe above to reduce the hesitancy to upgrade if we know what it is ?

Much like previous contributor

UpGraded a M1 machine from macOS 11 Big Sur through every version to and including Sonoma 14.3.1 and no issues

2 M2 machines from macOS 13 to Sonoma 14.2.1 and again, no issues

No doubt you are aware - Sonoma is probably the last version this machine may Qualify to run though.

Do you have external drives? I upgraded to Sonoma and now I can't access any of my hard drives. See this post;

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255188289?sortBy=best&page=14

Hi! Apple recommends keeping your Mac up to date with the latest software updates:

To maintain your computer's security, stability, and compatibility, Apple recommends using the latest macOS that is compatible with your Mac

(From: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support)

You can also explore the new features here: macOS Sonoma - Apple

One of the Biggest Changes between macOS 12 Monterey and macOS 13Ventura or macOS 14 Sonoma

The change from System Preferences to System Setting both in Naming and Look and Feel

The new System Setting falls more in-line with iOS Setting

Notice the Slit box top left

Type what your are looking for and generally it will show the results or most things but not ALL Things

UlfBoman wrote:

Reply to PRP_53:

my hesitancy was coupled to your comment "This computer just barely Qualifies for macOS 14 Sonoma"

FWIW, there's no such thing as "barely qualifies". A Mac is compatible or it's not.

UlfBoman wrote:

Thank you all for valuable comments.

I upgraded to macOS 14 Sonoma without any problems - everything went smoothly. Also Dropbox works well without any problems. at least so far...

Nor sure to whom exactly the above is directed to

So, welcome, just the same

FWIW, I have Sonoma installed on every compatible Mac I own.

PRP_53 wrote:

Notice the Slit box top left

In the U.S. it's referred to as the search field.