From the “Overview” tab, we’ll view the current system software version and the computer model and year. We’ll check the model, make and year of the Mac by opening the Apple menu in the upper left corner and select “About This Mac”. We’ll follow the steps below to ensure your older Mac is updated correctly: Step 1: Make sure the update is supported To make sure your Mac is prepared to update, give us a call at 1-80 and we’ll get you set up in no time, with no hassle or guesswork. Sometimes, even if you’re careful, it can be confusing to know exactly what to do to breathe life into an older mac. And some older Macs don’t always play nicely with system wipes. Updates may be handled through the Software Update utility.

If you’re using a legacy operating system, the process is still easy but maybe not so straightforward. How to update a legacy Mac operating system Besides doing a backup using Time Machine, we can also save your critical files to an external hard drive, Google Drive or a Cloud-based service. But if anything were to go wrong, we want to make sure you’re not going to lose any critical files. Apple has a great track record with operating system updates and it’s unlikely that it will fail. Step 2: Backup with Time MachineĪlthough backing up your Mac with Time Machine or another program is optional before an update, we always do a full backup anyway. This is not something that should be done on a free unsecured Wi-Fi network at the local coffee shop. A stable and protected connection will ensure the process is secure and uninterrupted. Even if you already know how to update your Mac, here’s a run through of how Nerds on Call would update your operating system and some helpful tips to make it less of a pain in the hard drive: Step 1: Only use a trusted networkīefore we start to update a Mac, we’ll make sure you’re on a trusted network.

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