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Get Help with upgrading to Mac OS Big Sur from Mac OS Catalina or you need help with Downloading Mac OS Big Sur. or get the Mac OS Big Sur System Requirements.

Where can I get help with Upgrading to Mac OS Big Sur?

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You can get help with upgrading to Mac OS Big Sur from Keith Thomas the Mac OS Support Specialist and Mac OS Expert that can help both home Apple Mac Computer users, and help Small business and Apple Store customers with Upgrading from Mac OS to Mac OS Big Sur.

How can I Download Mac OS Big Sur for my Apple Mac Computer?

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You can Download Mac OS Big Sur on your Apple Mac Computer, if you have a Apple Mac Computer that will Support Mac OS Big Sur, if you have a Apple Mac Computer that is 2012 or older then Mac OS Big Sur is not supported and Mac OS Catalina is the latest Mac OS operating system software version for an older Apple Mac Computer. Apple Mac Computers from 2013, 2014 can support Mac OS Big Sur.

Are you upgrading to macOS Big Sur or you want to get the newest version of macOS for your Apple Mac Computer?

How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur, find out the best way to update the MacOS operating system software on your Apple Mac computer and how to get older versions of MacOS for your Apple iMac desktop computer, or for your Apple MacBook Air, MacBook Pro or Apple Mac mini computer.

MacOS Monterey has replaced macOS Big Sur, but MacOS Big Sur is still available if your Apple Mac computer does not meet the hardware requirements to install and run MacOS Monterey. And MacOS Ventura has replaced MacOS Monterey, MacOS Ventura is the most recent MacOS for Apple M1, Apple M2, and all Apple Mac silicon Apple computers, and for some Intel Apple Mac computers that are 2017 or newer models.

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Read our free article on how to upgrade to Mac OS Big Sur.

  • See if your Apple Mac computer can install and run macOS Big Sur operating system software.
  • Find out how to upgrade to Mac OS Big Sur from an older macOS.
  • Follow our steps in order to successfully complete a macOS Big Sur upgrade.
  • macOS Ventura and macOS Sonoma are newer versions of macOS to macOS Big Sur, use the Apple Software Panel to see if you can use a newer macOS version on your Apple Mac computer for even better macOS performance and macOS security

Apple MacOS Big Sur provides the Apple Mac computer with the best Apple Mac computer security experience for customers that have a Apple Mac computer that is 2014 or newer.

If you have a Apple Mac computer that cannot install or be upgraded to macOS Big Sur, then see if you can update your Apple Mac computer to MacOS Catalina, with our How to update to macOS Catalina update information page.

July 2021 update on MacOS Big Sur!

MacOS Big Sur has now been replaced by MacOS Monterey in late 2021 and early to mid 2022.

The Apple MacOS Big Sur operating system software comes the latest versions of Apple Mac Safari • Apple Mail • Apple Photos for Mac • Apple Music • Apple TV • Apple Voice Memos.

The MacOS Big Sur works on 2014 to 2021 Intel Apple Macs as well as the newer Apple silicon M1 range of Apple Mac computers. Upgrade to MacOS Monterey (late 2021) MacOS Big Sur will still be fully supported.

The Apple MacOS Big Sur is a 64-bit operating system which means that older 32-bit Apple and 32-bit third-party applications and code will not run-on Mac OS Big Sur.

Read our Apple Mac OS Big Sur FAQ for more information on 32 bit and 64-bit application support.

Seven steps needed to install and update to Mac OS Big Sur.

  1. Find out if your Apple Mac computer can run and install Mac OS Big Sur.

2. Optimise your Apple Mac before you upgrade to Mac OS Big Sur.

3. Remove third-party maintenance tools and third-party security software.

4. Remove 32-bit code and 32-bit applications.

5. Download MacOS Big Sur by using the Apple link on How to get old versions of MacOS.

6. Install MacOS Big Sur.

7. Install application software updates.

Will my Apple Mac computer run and install Mac OS Big Sur?

The following Apple Mac computers are able to run and be upgraded to Mac OS Big Sur:

Apple iMac 2014 and newer models, Apple MacBook 2015 and newer models, Apple Mac Mini 2014 and newer models, Apple Macbook Air 2013 and later models, MacBook Pro Late 2013 and latter models, iMac Pro 2017 and later models, Mac Pro 2013 and later models.

How to find out if your Apple Mac computer can run MacOS Big Sur.

First simply review the Apple MacOS Big Sur system requirements. The Apple Mac age and how much memory is installed is a key factor. Below are the official Apple MacOS Big Sur system requirements for a Apple Mac computer to support Apple MacOS Big Sur.

Make an Apple Mac Time Machine backup.

The Apple advice is very clear make a complete and full Apple Time Machine backup before upgrading to Apple MacOS Big Sur, even if you are using the Apple iCloud an Apple Mac Time machine backup is recommended.

Review 32-bit code and remove any 32-bit Mac applications.

Review the applications which you are using on your current Apple Mac computer. Any 32-bit applications will not work, for example Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac will not work with Apple Mac OS Big Sur so a paid upgrade to Microsoft Office 365 is needed or Office for Mac 2019.

Most of the well-known Apple Mac applications like Dropbox, Skype, Zoom, Google Chrome, Microsoft OneDrive have newer versions that with Apple MacOS Big Sur.

The Apple MacOS has a built-in tool to show if 32-bit applications are installed.

Apple has told all of the Apple Mac software developers to get ready for MacOS 32 bit to MacOS 64-bit technology since 2006, so in 2020 there is no excuse for a software developer not to support MacOS Big Sur with a new 64-bit version of their application.

Apple MacOS Pre-Installed applications.

All of the Apple MacOS pre-installed applications are updated to 64-bit technology which includes Apple Mac Safari, Apple Mac Mail, Apple Photos for Mac, Apple Contacts, Apple Calendar, Apple Notes, Apple Reminders.

Adobe and Apple MacOS 64-bit support.

Adobe moved quickly to a subscription service many years ago, why, software copying, and software piracy, it was well known as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In design was copied on a mass wide scale, so Adobe ended development on Adobe CS and started Adobe CC subscription service, to stop software copying and software theft.

The Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator and Adobe In design will have a Apple MacOS Big Sur supported Adobe CC version available with Apple MacOS Big Sur launch.

Get your Apple Mac ready for Mac OS Big Sur.

Most Apple Mac computers that are 2013, 2014, 2015 and newer support Apple MacOS Big Sur, apart from the Apple MacBook in which the Apple MacBook 2015 or newer is supported on Apple Big Sur. Sadly, the iMac 2012 is not supported, so Mac OS Big Sur will not install to an iMac 2012 that has been running MacOS Catalina 10.15.7.

Apple MacOS Big Sur Printer Support.

Most printers that work on Apple MacOS Mojave and Apple MacOS Catalina will work with Apple MacOS Big Sur. Printer vendors like HP, Cannon know that both home users and businesses either buy new Apple Mac computers or upgrade their Apple Mac computers, so most printers made in the past 5 years are more than likely to work with Apple MacOS Big Sur.

The Apple MacOS has built in printer drivers and scanner drivers to work with Apple MacOS Big Sur without having to install and additional software.

Remove 32-bit applications before upgrading to MacOS Big Sur.

The best way to remove a 32-bit application is to use the software vendors removal tool before upgrading to Apple MacOS Big Sur.

The Adobe software applications have removal tools which is the best way to remove all of the 32-bit applications and Adobe files from the Apple Mac computer.

Apple Mail and MacOS Big Sur.

The Apple Mac Mail application stores email messages in a database format, the Apple MacOS upgrade to Apple MacOS Big Sur will upgrade the Apple Mac Mail database to support Apple MacOS Big sur in most cases this is an automated process.

Again, it’s critical that a Apple Time machine backup is completed before upgrading to Apple MacOS Big Sur.

Perform Apple Mac Mail maintenance before upgrading to Apple MacOS Big Sur, for customers that have over 5000 emails or complex email setups it can be beneficial to make a backup of the Apple Mail database or export the critical email messages before upgrading to Apple MacOS Big Sur.

Apple MacOS Photos on Big Sur.

The Apple MacOS Photos for Mac Big Sur is now very stable vs the previous Apple iPhoto. The Apple iPhoto to Apple Photos for Mac is an automated process.

The Apple iPhoto application and Apple iPhoto Library file are redundant after upgrading to Apple MacOS Big Sur.

Upgrading to Apple MacOS Big Sur.

The best way to upgrade to Apple Mac Big Sur is to start the Apple MacOS Big Sur update by opening the Apple app store from the Apple menu and download Apple MacOS Big Sur from the app store, or open the Apple system preferences and use the software update icon to start the upgrade to Apple Mac OS Big Sur.

MacOS Big Sur questions and MacOS Big Sur FAQ.

Where can I Download MacOS Big Sur.

• If you have macOS Mojave or macOS Catalina installed use the Apple Software Update icon on your Apple Mac computer.
• Use the official Apple macOS upgrade link to open the Apple App Store on your Apple Mac computer. Visit the How to upgrade to MacOS Apple page to download MacOS Big Sir.

Is MacOS Big Sur better than MacOS Catalina?

Yes. Apple only allows 2014 or newer Apple Macs to install MacOS Big Sur to give the best MacOS performance.

How do i use the MacOS recovery console in Big Sur?

Keep the Power button held down on the MacBook Air • MacBook Pro to start the computer to the MacOS recovery console.
• Keep the Power button held down on a Apple M1 or newer Apple Mac computer to use the macOS recovery console.
Our macOS Recovery console guide.

Why did Apple move to Flash storage and SSD storage?

One of the reasons Apple moved to Flash storage and to solid state storage technology was to support the performance needed for MacOS Big Sur.
• SATA storage technology is today more expensive and much slower than SSD storage technology.
• A SATA storage volume has 50 MB/s to 90 MB/s vs a SSD storage volume which has over 500 MB/s to over 3500 MB/s on a Apple M1 computer.

Is Apple MacOS Big Sur slow on a 2014 Mac with a SATA storage volume.

Yes. Upgrade to a Flash storage volume if possible or consider the purchase of a new Apple Mac computer.

How can I get help with upgrading to MacOS Big Sur?

Keith Thomas provides MacOS Big Sur support service in the UK.
Complete the online website contact form for assistance.

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