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Help! old Macbook pro seems useless

I want to update my older laptop so i can download my apps. How do i force it to update? It says no updates are available but won't even let me download google!

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Posted on Nov 6, 2021 11:54 PM

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Posted on Nov 10, 2021 8:04 AM

Jesssmitty101 wrote:

I want to update my older laptop so i can download my apps. How do i force it to update? It says no updates are available but won't even let me download google!


You will have to check your tech specs on the Mac if it is compatible with a newer macOS


The older macOS installer backups on this server:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683


verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links.

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Nov 10, 2021 8:04 AM in response to Jesssmitty101

Jesssmitty101 wrote:

I want to update my older laptop so i can download my apps. How do i force it to update? It says no updates are available but won't even let me download google!


You will have to check your tech specs on the Mac if it is compatible with a newer macOS


The older macOS installer backups on this server:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683


verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links.

Help! old Macbook pro seems useless

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