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  1. MacBook Pro (2012 and later) iMac Pro (2017 and later) iMac (2012 and later) Mac mini (2012 and later) Mac Pro (2013 and later) These are almost the same Macs that support the previous version of the macOS - macOS Mojave (10.14)- but macOS Catalina (10.15) does not support the Mid-2010 and Mid-2012 Mac Pro models. Perhaps the author of Apple.
  2. Technical specifications for the MacBook Air 'Core i5' 1.7 11' (Mid-2012). Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more.
  3. Apple's official list of Macs supporting macOS Catalina: MacBook (Early 2015 or newer) MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer) MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer) Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer) iMac (Late 2012.
  4. MacBook Pro(2012 and onwards) Mac mini(2012 and onwards) iMac(2012 and onwards) iMac Pro(all) In order to download macOS Catalina 10.15, the user’s Mac must have a minimum of 4 GB of memory as well as 12.5 GB of available storage space. If the user is upgrading their Mac’s OS to Catalina from one which has OS X Yosemite running on it or any.

Many in the tech community had expected Apple to release a MacBook Air with Retina Display by the summer of 2013, similar to the MacBook Pro Retina which came out in 2012. The October 2013 refresh of the 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina, with a slimmer chassis and a lower price point, was mentioned as a potential MacBook Air alternative as the.

Which Mac operating system is the best is a topic of numerous debates among Apple fans.

Since the mission of this blog is to refute myths and legends around Macs, it’s time for me to provide my 2 cents about the issue on hand. While everything below is just my opinion, as a long-time Mac user and veteran software engineer, I hope my opinion worth something.

The best Mac OS version is the one that your Mac is eligible to upgrade to. In 2021 it is macOS Big Sur. However, for users that need to run 32-bit apps on Mac, the best macOS is Mojave. Also, older Macs would benefit if upgraded at least to macOS Sierra for which Apple still releases security patches.

How to Tell Which macOS You Are Running

To find out which macOS is currently running on your Mac, follow these steps:

  1. Click on Apple logo in the top left corner of the menubar
  2. In the dropdown click on the first item: About This Mac
  3. The first line in the Overview tab is the name of the current OS.

What Version of OS Can My Mac Run?

Macbook

Not all Macs can be upgraded to the latest OS version. For instance, old Macs powered by PowerPC CPUs cannot run OS intended for Intel-based computers. Also, some versions have hardware limitations.

For instance, Mojave cannot be installed on MacBook Pro earlier than Mid 2012 model.

Check below to know exactly what version of OS your Mac can run.

Which OS is Best for my Mac

Anytime someone asks me which OS is best for them I always suggested going with the latest. Things have changed recently, however.

Should I Upgrade to macOS Catalina or Big Sur?

While personally I like macOS Big Sur and have it installed on my MacBook Pro, it comes with serious breaking changes.

The first issue is compatibility.

Big Sur is a transition OS which is designed to help Apple to move from Intel processors to their own chips on ARM.

After I installed Big Sur on my MacBook Pro mid 2020 (pre-Silicon), most of my apps, including Microsoft Office, were working as expected.

However, my VMWare Fusion 11 does not start anymore, so I have to purchase a new license if I want to keep using it (or roll back to Catalina). Luckily, I took a full backup before the upgrade.

The second breaking issue is the lack of 32-bit app support.

macOS Catalina and Big Sur can only run 64-bit apps.

If you wondering whether you should upgrade to macOS Catalina or Big Sur, first verify that you don’t have any 32-bit apps. But first, take a back up, so you can go back in case something breaks after the upgrade.

For instance, I had to remove uTorrent after upgrade. And I didn’t know that uTorrent is 32-bit!

How to Know If App is 32-bit or 64-bit

To find out whether the app on your Mac is 32-bit or 64-bit follow these steps:

  1. Click on Apple logo in the top left corner of the Mac screen
  2. Click on About This Mac option
  3. Click on System Report button in Overview tab (first one)
  4. Scroll down to Software -> Applications
  5. Find the app and check Kind

Which macOS Should I Use

If you have an older Mac which is not eligible to upgrade with some latest software or hardware, I’d suggest upgrading at least to Sierra (or better High Sierra) for the following reasons:

  • Sierra is still supported by Apple, and it gets security updates
  • APFS file system is available
  • It supports Siri
  • Significant security improvements

The most important point when choosing the best OS is the ability to get security updates. While Apple generally does not announce the OS end of life dates, it is possible to know when they stop releasing security updates from this page.

For instance, according to the page, the last security update for OS X Yosemite was released on September 12, 2017. The last update for OS X El Capitan was in July 2018, and Carnegie Mellon University confirmed that El Capitan’s end of life date was August 2018.

Snow Leopard Myth

I know that some users on forums believe that the best OS version for Macs was Snow Leopard. But that is a myth. And I know how such myths get created.

Once I worked in the company, which was selling a 20-year old product. And customers were still using and didn’t want to switch to new versions, because the old one was rock solid.

I then talked to the engineer who worked on the project, and he revealed that the product was a total disaster when it was first deployed. Engineers had to work on-site for almost a year in order to fix all bugs.

After five or so years of polishing the product, it becomes virtually bug-free, and nobody now remembers how bad it was when it was first rolled out. A similar thing happened Snow Leopard, and it was recognized as best mac os version after some time.

How to Update to the Latest Version

There are two ways to update to the latest OS version on Mac:

  • From the Software Update section in System Preferences
  • Use a download link

Using Software Update

This is by far the best option, but it only available if you have Yosemite, or later OS installed already. If you enabled automatic updates, then Mac will inform you that the next macOS is available.

Just open System Preferences, go to Software Update and click on the Upgrade Now button.

This method is also best if wondering how to check if you have the latest version of OS installed on your Mac. Only the version compatible with your hardware will appear here.

For instance, my the latest version for Mac Mini 2012 is Mojave, I can’t install anything newer than that.

Using download links

For older systems or in case you need to downgrade, you have to download a standalone installer in DMG format. DMG stands for disk image, similar to ISO, just different formats.

After downloading the installer, just double click on it and follow instructions. Again, do not forget to take a backup before the upgrade.

Mac OS Comparisons: Requirements, Features, Compatibility, Download Links

Following is a high-level description of all Mac operating systems as early as Mountain Lion.

You can refer to those descriptions when deciding which operating system is best for your iMac, Mac Pro, Mac mini, or MacBook.

With each OS description, I included a list of Macs supported. However, you can use Mac OS compatibility checker for more detailed information.

macOS 11 Big Sur

macOS v11 (codename Big Sur) is the latest version of the operating system for Apple computers.

Release date: October 13, 2020

Hardware Requirements: RAM requirement 4GB. Big Sur is the first OS to support new Macs using ARM technology (in the future).

Features

  • The biggest design refresh since macOS X.
  • Support for new ARM processors.
  • Safar improved performance and power consumption.
  • Time Machine supports backup to APFS volumes.
  • One-click translation for 7 languages.
  • Redesigned maps

Software Compatibility Issues

Only 64-bit apps are allowed to run on Big Sur.

How to install

There are two ways to install Big Sur: enable automatic updates in System Preferences or download by using the following link.

List of Apple computers compatible with macOS Big Sur

  • MacBook (2015 and later)
  • MacBook Air (2013 and later)
  • MacBook Pro (2013 and later)
  • Mac mini (2014 and later)
  • iMac models (2014 and later)
  • iMac Pro (2017 and later)
  • Mac Pro (2013 and later)

macOS 10.15 Catalina

Release date: October 7, 2019

Hardware Requirements: RAM requirement increased from 2GB to 4GB.

Features

  • Introduced Sidecar, which allows for Macs to use an iPad as an external display.
  • iTunes was replaced by separate apps: Music, Podcasts, and TV.
  • Find My Mac and Find My Friends have merged into one app.

Software Compatibility Issues

macOS Catalina is the first Mac operating system that does not support 32-bit applications. Only 64-bit apps are allowed to run on Catalina.

How to install

There are two ways to install Catalina: enable automatic updates in System Preferences or download by using the following link.

List of Apple computers compatible with macOS Catalina

  • MacBook (Early 2015 or later)
  • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or later)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or later)
  • Mac mini (Late 2012 or later)
  • iMac models (Late 2012 or later)
  • iMac Pro (All models)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013)

macOS 10.14 Mojave

Release date: September 24, 2018

Hardware Requirements: 2GB RAM and 18.5GB free space on disk

Features

  • The main feature of Mojave is “Dark Mode”
  • FaceTime adds group feature which allows chatting with up to 32 people
  • News, Stocks, Voice Memos, and Home apps were ported from iOS to Mac.

How to install

If your Mac is eligible to update to Mojave, then the easiest way to install it is by enabling automatic updates. Downloading a standalone Mojave installer could be a little tricky.

List of Apple computers compatible with macOS Mojave

  • MacBook (Early 2015 or later)
  • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or later)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or later)
  • Mac mini (Late 2012 or later)
  • iMac (Late 2012 or later)
  • iMac Pro (All models)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013 and 2010-2012 models with upgraded GPU)

macOS 10.13 High Sierra

Release date: September 25, 2017

Hardware Requirements: 2GB RAM and 14.3GB free space on disk

Features

  • APFS (Apple File System) becomes the default file system in High Sierra. It’s a significant upgrade from the older HFS+ in terms of speed, size, and security
  • iCloud support of Messages which allows sync messages of the account across multiple devices
  • Mail app uses 35% less storage space due to optimizations

List of Apple computers 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)

How to install

Here is a High Sierra download link.

macOS 10.12 Sierra

This is the first macOS version. Previous OS versions for Macs were called OS X (X stands for 10).

Release date: September 20, 2016

Hardware Requirements: 2GB RAM and 8GB free space on disk

Features

  • Siri was introduced to Macs
  • Optimized storage with iCloud sync
  • Auto-lock feature allows unlocking MacBook with paired Apple Watch
  • APFS preview available
  • Disk Utility can manage RAID sets again
  • Significant security improvements

How to install

Here is a Sierra download link.

List of Apple computers compatible with macOS 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)

OS X 10.11 El Capitan

Last OS X version.

Release date: September 30, 2015

Hardware Requirements: 2GB RAM and 8GB free space on disk

Features

  • System Integrity Protection – a security feature that protects even when the root user executes the process
  • Performance improvements: open PDF files four times faster, Mail is twice faster, launching apps 40% faster
  • Notes app similar to the app in iOS

Macs compatible with OS X El Capitan

same as OS Mountain Lion.

How to install

Here is El Capitan download link.

OS X 10.10 Yosemite

Release date: October 16, 2014

Hardware Requirements: 2GB RAM and 8GB free space on disk

Macs compatible with OS X Yosemite

Same as OS Mountain Lion.

Features

  • Major user design overhaul
  • Introduction of Handoff and Continuity features
  • Photos app replaced iPhoto and Aperture

How to install

Here is Yosemite download link.

OS X 10.9 Mavericks

First free Mac OS. Previous OS versions vary from $19.99 to $129.

Release date: October 22, 2013

Hardware Requirements: 2GB RAM and 8GB free space on disk

Features

  • Compressed Memory feature automatically compresses inactive apps when approaching maximum memory capacity
  • Timer coalescing is a feature that reduces CPU usage by up to 72 percent
  • App Nap puts apps that are not currently visible to sleep

Macs compatible with OS X Mavericks

Same as OS Mountain Lion.

How to install

OS X Mavericks installer is not available on Apple Site. Follow instructions here to install Mavericks.

OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion

Must be purchased. Fixed many bugs introduced in OS X Lion.

Release date: July 25, 2012

System Requirements: 2GB RAM and 8GB free space on disk

Features

2012
  • New apps: Notification Center, Notes, Messages, Game Center
  • AirPlay mirroring allowed to mirror Mac screen to Apple TV
  • Application updates automatically install from the App Store

List of Apple computers compatible with OS X Mountain Lion

  • iMac (Mid-2007 or newer)
  • MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
  • Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
  • Xserve (Early 2009)

How to install

Mountain Lion installer is not available on Apple Site. Follow instructions here to install OS X Mountain Lion.

List of older Mac OS Versions

Following Mac OS versions are still running on older Macs, but Apple does not support them anymore, and there is no point to upgrade (or downgrade) to them:

  • OS X 10.7 Lion
  • OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
  • Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
  • Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
  • Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
  • Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar
  • Mac OS X 10.1 Puma
  • Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah

The latest macOS released by Apple is the Mac OS Catalina. It is the sixteenth release from them. It was released on the 7th of October in 2019. It has succeeded macOS Mojave and is preceded by the upcoming macOS Big Sur. Catalina is unique as it is the first Mac OS so far that supports only 64-bit applications(32-bit applications are not supported on this operating system at all).

The macOS Catalina 10.15 was extensively praised for its dedication to the user’s security which is something that is of paramount importance and often overlooked in favor of other features. The introduction of many new system features and applications were greatly enjoyed by users. The ability for Mac users to now work with both their Mac and iPad simultaneously was seen as of the greatest additions.

Despite some great improvements, there were also certain difficulties faced and complaints raised by users. The decision to allow Mac Os Catalina and Mac OS sierra to only run 64-bit applications was not seen favorably by many who could not run their 32-bit applications on it. Although the security additions were excellent, many users found the security system irritating to use.

Whenever the user wanted to provide access to any piece of data, macOS Catalina would ask them to grant permission each and every time. Although this was done for the user’s good, it was found to be aggravating at times.

Tutorial: How to Install Mac OS on Windows PC using Virtual Machine.

License
Official Installer

File Size
7.6GB

Language
English

Developer
Apple Inc.

Tutorials: How to Clean Install Mac OS using a USB drive on Mac

Productive Features of Mac OS Catalina 10.15

Take a look at the interesting features that have been introduced and the pre-existing ones that have been reworked in macOS Catalina 10.15:

Catalyst

This is a new feature that has been added in order to make it easier for users to port their iOS apps to their Mac. These are some of the apps that can be used through Catalyst:

MakePass

This is a very efficient pass editor that has been released by Apple. The user can now create barcodes that can be added to the wallet on their phone. These passes can then be customized and used according to the wish of the user.

Dice by PCalc

If you ever need a pair of dice but don’t have one on hand, you can always use Dice by PCalc. This is a highly tested physics-based dice throwing app that can be tried out whenever users are playing a board game. You never need to worry about the dice rolling away with this app and can have a fantastic time throwing some virtual ones.

HabitMinder

HabitMinder is a sort of lifestyle app that will remind users of certain daily activities that they have to do in order to keep themselves healthy. There are a variety of options that can be chosen and the user will be able to monitor themselves and track their progress with their app. Be it exercising, drinking water, or reading, you will be able to keep your tendency to not meet your goals in check using this app.

Fiery Feeds

This is an excellent feed reader that will allow users to be able to customize and enjoy their feeds according to their preferences. Be it the size, font or color of the text, they can all be easily customized using this app.

Countdowns

This is fantastic for those who tend to forget important dates or events in their life. This app will count down to these dates and remind the user of them so that they do not forget.

Pine

If you are looking for some physical and mental relaxation, Pine is the app for you. It offers a bunch of breathing exercises that can help the user sit back and fill themselves up with the energy that they need. Quotes are also shared after each exercise so that the user is motivated to face their day with a renewed sense of purpose.

Crew

The crew is a superb app that can be used for improved team communication. Team leaders and members can send each other messages as well as schedule and assign work to each other.

Zoho Books

If you are terrible at keeping track of your financial records, Zoho Books will definitely be of great help to you. Your transactions will be properly recorded and all your income information will also be stored and updated.

The Communication Limits feature will help users control who their children can communicate with throughout the day. The Notifications app will help users keep count of the number of notifications that they receive from each app that they have. There is even a feature called Pickups that will alert the users of how many times they have picked up their Mac.

Syncing from Mac to other Apple devices

The user’s Mac can now be synced with the other Mac devices that they possess. A high-quality cable should be used to link the two devices together so that syncing can take place. After this is done, Finder window should be opened on the Mac.

The appropriate device can then be chosen under the Locations tab. When this is successfully finished, the user will be able to sync their books, photos, music, movies, television shows, files and even audiobook with the device of their choice.

Sidecar

This has been one of the most popular and highly praised features of the macOS Catalina. Users can operate their Mac and iPad in tandem with each other. The user can start a particular piece of work on their Mac and then resume it on their iPad. The user should ensure that both macOS Catalina on their Mac and iPadOS on their iPad is running before they start doing this.

AirPlay will have to be switched on so that their devices can be connected. Pictures on the Mac can be dragged to the iPad using the mouse and they can then be edited and altered there using an Apple Pencil.

Voice Control

Users will now be able to control their Mac using just their voice. This nifty feature can be used by those who may not want to use the keyboard or mouse to operate on their Mac or those who are just looking to have a fun time seeing their Mac respond to their voice. The Voice Control feature can be simply turned on using Siri or it can be accessed under the System Preference’s Accessibility tab.

Gatekeeper

Although Gatekeeper is an app that has been around on the macOS for a long time, it’s security protection mechanisms have gotten much stricter than before. This security app used to only check new apps that were to be downloaded once. Now, apps are checked at each and every level which means that users can be rest assured that nothing dangerous will get past Gatekeeper. At the same time, many people are not fans of this as it can be exasperating to have to wait for their apps to get checked like this every time. Thus, some people prefer to disable certain parts of Gatekeeper so that they can save time when new apps are being downloaded.

Steps to download Mac OS Catalina 10.15

These are the steps that have to be carefully followed in order to download the macOS Catalina 10.15

Mac Os Catalina Macbook Air 2012 Upgrade

  • Ensure that the Mac model is compatible with macOS Catalina- The Mac product that the person is working on must be compatible with macOS Catalina 10.15. If not, the download cannot take place. The following models have been found to be compatible:
  • MacBook(2015 and onwards)
  • Mac Pro(2013 and onwards)
  • MacBook Air(2012 and onwards)
  • MacBook Pro(2012 and onwards)
  • Mac mini(2012 and onwards)
  • iMac(2012 and onwards)
  • iMac Pro(all)

In order to download macOS Catalina 10.15, the user’s Mac must have a minimum of 4 GB of memory as well as 12.5 GB of available storage space. If the user is upgrading their Mac’s OS to Catalina from one which has OS X Yosemite running on it or any of the macOS releases that precede it, they will need a minimum of 18.5 GB of memory.

  • Backup the system to avoid losing important data- All of the user’s important files on the Mac can be backed up using the Time Machine feature that is inbuilt in the Mac. The backups of these files that are created can be restored later from here whenever the user requires them.
  • Download macOS Catalina 10.15- If the user currently has macOS Catalina’s predecessor macOS Mojave running on their Mac, they can proceed to the System Preferences which can be found under their Apple Menu and update their OS version directly. If they do not possess this macOS, they can download macOS Catalina from the App Store.
  • Allow the installation to take place- After the download has been completed, the user will be prompted to begin the installation process. They should patiently follow all the prompts that are given and then patiently wait for the installation to be completed(this is a highly time-consuming process).

These steps should be followed in order to obtain the macOS Catalina 10.15 ISO and DMG images:

  • Proceed to the Terminal and enter the required command under each step- These are the steps that have to be followed and a command will be given under each one. These should be entered correctly in the command prompt:
  • Create a DMG image- The user should go to the terminal and start by creating a DMG image. This can either be done by typing in the command or it can be directly downloaded online using a link.
  • Mount the DMG image to the macOS
  • Create the macOS Catalina Installer
  • Unmount the Catalina disk
  • Convert the DMG image into an ISO file

Download macOS Catalina 10.15 ISO & DMG Image

Macos Catalina Macbook Air 2012 Performance

We hope that the information we have put together will be of use to you as you try to download this macOS. This OS is one of the finest that Apple has ever put out for the Mac and it is great fun to use. The powerful additions to the security of the user’s data and the plethora of useful new apps included in this version of the macOS have all been worked on carefully by them.

Mac Os Catalina Macbook Air 2012 Model

If you do not already have this macOS installed on your Mac, you would definitely have a wonderful time with it if you tried installing it and experiencing it for yourself. If you have any questions related to the information that has been provided, please do let us know in the comments box below so that we can get back to you once we find the appropriate answers.