Updating Mac OS
Hi. I am still using OS X El Capitan. Can I update to OS Catalina straightaway or do I need to update to each and every of the operating systems between El Capitan and Catalina?
Thanks!
MacBook Air 11", OS X 10.11
Before upgrading make a full back up of your Mac.
Check that third party apps you use have updates available for the new OS.
Check that your printers/ scanners etc have updated drivers and software available for the new OS.
Connect your mac to your router rather than rely on WiFi.
Do not use your mac while it is downloading
and do not use any other devices that share the same internet connection.
Catalina download is 8.24GBs.
If you are considering upgrading to Catalina be warned that it does not support 32bit apps.
Your Mac is probably running 32bit apps and these will need to be updated to 64bit apps,
some updates may be free, some may be paid. Use this app to discover which apps you have
are 32bit, https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/. Once the list has been created you can then
contact the developers of the apps to see if they provide 64bit updates.
How to upgrade to macOS Catalina – Apple Support
Catalina.......... and you think COVID-19 is bad.
