Mac OS x
Version 10.5.8
Processor 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
and when I try to update the software it says its already up to date, but when I go to certain websites its says my browser is no longer supported with the version of safari that I have. Can anyone explain how I can update the software or should I take it to apple?
MacBook, iOS 10
What exact model is your MacBook? There are a number of models that came out in 2008.
The basic issue is that the version of OS X you are running can only support a much older version of Safari. You would have to update the operating system in order to upgrade to a newer version of Safari. Again, depending on the exact model of your MacBook, upgrading OS X may be limited.
The other option is to install another web browser, like Google Chrome, or FireFox to name a few to see if either of these will allow you to access those websites properly.
Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook5,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version: MB51.007D.B03
SMC Version (system): 1.32f8
Serial Number (system): W8904N4D1AQ
Hardware UUID: 50CE817A-6620-5293-B24A-19546B86C33A
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State: Enabled
does that help? ^^^^^^
Yes, it does. Thank you.
You have the 13" Aluminum Late 2008 MacBook. This MacBook was introduced in Oct. 2008 and was discontinued in Jun. 2009. It is also model number: A1278
The original version of OS X that came with it was: OS X Leopard 10.5.5. It should be upgradeable up to OS X 10.11 El Capitan.
How do I go about upgrading it? should I just take it to an apple store for them to do?
If you have an Apple Store nearby, just make an appointment with the Genius Bar and they will help you with the upgrade.
Or, you can do it yourself. Regardless, be sure to make backups of any important files. It would also be smart to update your Time Machine backups (if you use it) and get a USB drive to make a clone copy of your MacBook's internal drive. This way you always have a means to recover if anything should go wrong.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
There is some upgrade info in this Apple Support article, which
should show you a link to get a download installer for El Capitan
if the computer is running Snow Leopard or later, and can access
the Mac App Store online. Note if you mouse-over blue text, the
browser shows the web page URL for in-article Apple content.
• Upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support
If your computer is not yet running Snow Leopard 10.6.8, the trip
to the Apple store where a genius may help, could make it a bit
easier because they could install the 10.6.8, so to transition to a
most recent OS X for the model; and install 10.11.6 El Capitan.
{Later application upgrades likely will be required.}
Good luck in this matter & happy computing! 🙂
I have a 2008 macbook
