Here's a look at the macOS Sierra system requirements. MacOS Sierra will launch this fall and is expected to continue Apple’s policy of free Mac operating system updates.

The macOS Sierra system requirements vary by model and are as follows: iMac: Late 2009 or newer MacBook: Late 2009 or newer MacBook Air: Late 2010 or newer MacBook Pro: Mid 2010 or newer Mac mini: Mid 2010 or newer Mac Pro: Mid 2010 or newer While macOS Sierra will be supported on all Macs listed above, it’s important to note that, like in previous releases of OS X and iOS, not all features of the operating system will be available on all models. Image via Apple Apple has yet to specify system requirements for specific macOS Sierra features, such as Siri, Apple Pay, Auto Unlock, and Universal Clipboard, but it is likely that many of these features will require Macs newer than the baseline minimum requirements. Examples include the Continuity, Instant Hotspot, and AirDrop features first introduced in. Although Yosemite could run on Macs as old as the 2007 model year, these more advanced features were only available on 2012 Macs and up. MacOS Sierra will launch this fall and is expected to continue Apple’s policy of free Mac operating system updates. The first developer betas of Sierra are now available to registered Apple developers, and the company will once again offer a this summer. As with all beta software, however, don’t rush to update all of your Macs to Sierra.

Critical bugs are to be expected, and users should not install the macOS Sierra beta builds on their primary Macs. Want news and tips from TekRevue delivered directly to your inbox? Sign up for the TekRevue Weekly Digest using the box below. Ms access for mac. Get tips, reviews, news, and giveaways reserved exclusively for subscribers.

You can upgrade to macOS Mojave from on any of the following Mac models. Your Mac also needs at least 2GB of memory and 12.5GB of, or up to 18.5GB of storage space when upgrading from OS X Yosemite or earlier. Introduced in early 2015 or later introduced in mid 2012 or later introduced in mid 2012 or later introduced in late 2012 or later introduced in late 2012 or later iMac Pro (all models) introduced in late 2013, plus mid-2010 or mid-2012 models with a. To find your Mac model, memory, storage space, and macOS version, choose About This Mac from the Apple () menu. If your Mac isn't compatible with macOS Mojave, the installer will let you know. If you're using OS X El Capitan v10.11.5 or later and your App Store preferences are set to download newly available updates, Mojave will download conveniently in the background, making it even easier to upgrade. A will inform you when Mojave is ready to be installed.

Click Install to get started. Or dismiss the notification to install Mojave later. When you're ready to install, just open the file named Install macOS Mojave from your Applications folder. Or delete the installer by dragging it to the Trash.