Updating to MacOS Catalina
Apple has publicly launched macOS Catalina, it is now available for direct download. There are a bunch of great new features and changes for Mac users. It might tempt you a lot to upgrade your Mac devices to macOS Catalina right away, but it’s really worth taking a bit time to think about it. It might be worth waiting a bit before making the jump based on your own specific needs.
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Before you go for the installation of the latest operating system offered by Apple, there are a few things to consider. First most is that you could be running an important app that won’t be compatible with the macOS Catalina 10.15. Secondly, check for 32-bit apps and support of this OS for some critical applications. Lastly, you need check whether you have got a fresh working backup of your Mac in hand.
Below are the details that will help you decide whether you are ready to upgrade to the new macOS Catalina or you must wait a bit at the moment.
How to get ready for macOS Catalina
Follow the below given steps to be sure if you are ready for this update and all your stuff and machine will be safe after installing the new macOS Catalina.
1. Check Compatibility
To be fully sure and if you can’t remember how old your machine is:
Go to > About This Mac.
macOS Catalina is compatible with most of the Macs from 2012 and later. If you’ve got an older Mac that just merely makes to the list of versions compatible with macOS Catalina, it may be worth holding yourself from upgrading and watch how older Macs perform with macOS Catalina. This decision will help you in making a safer move later on.
2. Check for 32-bit Apps and Catalina Support for Other Important Apps
Of course, there are many apps that aren’t yet ready for Catalina. A big consideration in particular for this release is your reliance on any 32-bit apps. macOS Catalina makes the jump to only support 64-bit apps, so if you depend on any that are 32-bit, you’ll want to know it before you upgrade.
While many third-party app developers work to have their software ready to play nice with the latest macOS version when it’s released, there can still be bugs and performance issues to iron out.
Another example is third-party gear that won’t be functional for Logic Pro yet. It is better to consider and think if you run any critical apps on your Mac and you’re not sure how they might perform running Catalina, then it’s best to back off right now.
How to check for 32-bit apps?
You can check if you’re running any 32-bit apps in Mojave before you download and install Catalina.
Go to > About This Mac > System Report > Legacy Software.
You’ll see a list of all the 32-bit apps currently installed on your Mac. It will help you make a better grounds to think if it is a good time to upgrade. If any of the 32-bit apps are the critical ones for you, don’t upgrade now. Contact the developers of your software to inquire about a 64-bit version. You can also click on the Application tab on the left sidebar to see details about all of your software.
3. Back up your Mac
One of the most important things is to make a fresh backup of your Mac before installing macOS Catalina. We will recommend users to have at leats 2 recent backups saved at different locations.
4. Download and Install macOS Catalina
Now that if you have examined each and everything and you have decided to finally install macOS Catalina, while don’t have any crucial apps that might lose functionality and fresh backups of your current machine are also ready, then you may:
Go to System Preferences > Software Update.
You can also go to the App Store to download the free update.
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