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I OWN A MAC PC 21.5" SCREEN 2011 MACOS 10.13.6. I CAN NOT UPDATE TO VENTURA AS IT STATES THE COMPUTER IS NOT COMPATIBLE. DO I NEED TO PURCHASE A NEW MAC PC?

iMac 21.5″

Posted on Dec 15, 2022 9:24 AM

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Dec 15, 2022 9:35 AM in response to WILLEY12

10.13.6 is the last possible upgrade. See the following from Identify your iMac model - Apple Support

iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2011)

Model Identifier: iMac12,1

Part Number: MC309xx/A, MC812xx/A

Latest compatible operating system: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6


You would need a new computer if you want to upgrade to Ventura (or to any of the 4 upgrades between High Sierra and Ventura)

If you want to continue using the 2011 iMac, it would be a good idea for security reasons to use a 3rd party browser that supports running its current version on High Sierra rather than running the outdated Safari. One option is Chrome. See: https://www.google.com/chrome/

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