I am new to Big Sur on a new mini I am still getting used to the graphic interface it seems too much like small screen iOS and wastes too much screen space and seems to beg for a huge monitor. Having local backup, persistent access to the internet and Apple Support let's you confidently try out OS versions and wipe/restore if you desire. I can not stress enough the advantage that having a second Mac OS computer makes for upgrading. I find that iCloud services such as Handoff/Continuity, Contacts and iCloud Drive don't fully sync to the old computers Mail on High Sierra is unstable (quits often so far it has never lost anything, fingers crossed). Although upgrading OS can be a project, I recommend doing so as long as your hardware allows. I run various old Macs limited to their "terminal OS versions": El Capitan (2008 Mac Pro, 2011 iMac) and High Sierra (2012 min). The second paragraph lists OS versions that are compatible and extend to Big Sur. This may or not apply to you but the first paragraph lists OS versions with full support for your computer, including HEVC, some type of video acceleration. If they are providing 64bit updates or alternatives.īelow are OS compatibilities for 2015 11" MBAir (base processor). Use this app to discover which apps you haveĪre 32bit, then contact the developers of the software to see Some updates may be free, some may be paid. Your Mac is probably running 32bit apps and these will need to be updated to 64bit apps, If you are considering upgrading to Catalina or Big Sur be warned they do not support 32bit apps. Restart, click on the link again, the App Store should say ‘Get' or 'Download'. Go to the Applications folder locate Install macOS ******.app. If the App Store says ‘Open’ then it is detecting a previous download of the install app This will direct you to the App Store High Sierra download page it should say Get or Download.īefore upgrading make a full back up of your Mac.Ĭheck that third party apps you use have updates available for the new OS.Ĭheck that your printers/ scanners etc have updated drivers and software available for the new OS.Ĭonnect your mac to your router via cable rather than rely on WiFi.ĭo not use your mac while it is downloadingĪnd do not use any other devices that share the same internet connection. Go to Download OS and click on macOS High Sierra. To upgrade to High Sierra click here, How to get old versions of macOS – Apple Support To macOS High Sierra first and then Big Sur. Please read this article, How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur - Apple SupportĪlthough it is possible to upgrade directly to Big Sur I would recommend upgrading
Open your Safari browser and click on the links below. So you are going to offload a lot of files and folders you do not need on a daily basis to an external disk. In order to upgrade to macOS Big Sur you need to have at least 45.5GBs of free space.
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