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sterling155 Author

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Upgrade/update options

Ive got an older Mac (21.5, mid 2011). what are my upgrade/update options? Ive got Sierra 10.12.6

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Nov 25, 2022 8:36 AM

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BDAqua

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Posted on Nov 25, 2022 9:05 AM

You only have one OS Upgrade option...

macOS High Sierra - Technical Specifications

General Requirements

OS X 10.8 or later
2GB of memory
14.3GB of available storage to perform upgrade*
Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

Mac Hardware Requirements

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS High Sierra:

MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
iMac (Late 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)

macOS High Sierra - Technical Specifications

https://itunes.apple.com/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?mt=12

macappstores://apps.apple.com/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?mt=12

Then Mostly you just need a more modern Browser than Safari on High Sierra like Firefox or Brave.

https://brave.com/

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