Q: why am I being told my browser is no longer supported when I use Safari on my macbook?
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Apr 1, 2015 12:39 AMby K Shaffer,There may be good reason to pause and consider all that you do with your
MacBook, before you upgrade to a later OS X version than Snow Leopard.
Some applications may need upgrade (replacement) and they may cost. You
may have to increase the installed capacity of memory or chip RAM, older
software could no longer be compatible in a later OS X version.
Snow Leopard 10.6.8 if given adequate RAM and also work space or free
unused hard drive capacity for temporary swap and virtual memory use,
can be very stable and has been said to be the best OS X so far. Some
users would consider keeping a computer at that level, if it is satisfactory,
and just get a few upgrades in hardware so it would work better.
The Firefox browser appears to be fairly good, for what it does and there are
recent upgrades; the current version is v 37.0. It may run better if your old
computer has at least 2 to 4 GB RAM, as browsers have to eat, too.
For later system considerations, you may do better with a newer computer;
then you could still be able to use the older applications & 10.6.8 in the one
you have right now. Be sure to make backups of your works & personal files.
At some point, the computer you have will likely need a new hard disk drive,
at that time, you may be able to choose a faster 7200-RPM drive, that may
help it work more efficiently; the stock drive is slower spin rate 5400-RPM.
If you do buy a late-model current production Mac, note that you have to
determine what your needs may be ahead of time, and buy the upgrade as
built, since you generally won't be able to add RAM later, in most models.
Good luck & happy computing!
