iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) OS Upgrade?

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iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) OS Upgrade?

I have a iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) running 10.11.6 El Capitan. Trying to find out what the latest version OS that would work well on my system? Appreciate your help!

iMac 21.5″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Nov 8, 2022 2:30 PM

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Jack-19

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Nov 8, 2022 2:32 PM in response to VJS

Hello!

An iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) can be upgraded to macOS High Sierra. To download macOS High Sierra, see this helpful Apple Support article:

How to download macOS - Apple Support

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Nov 8, 2022 3:37 PM in response to VJS

VJS wrote:

Appreciate your replay. Could that slow down my machine or cause problems as I read it might? Would I be safer just going to Sierra? Thanks.

macOS High Sierra shouldn't create any problems, including system performance issues. However, you should create a Time Machine backup, so you can revert if necessary.

Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support

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Nov 8, 2022 3:32 PM in response to Jack-19

Appreciate your replay. Could that slow down my machine or cause problems as I read it might? Would I be safer just going to Sierra? Thanks.

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