How to upgrade Legacy macOS to the current Operating system

Apple frequently releases new versions of macOS, each with improved features, security updates, and performance enhancements. However, not all Macs can directly upgrade to the latest macOS version. If your Mac is too old, you may need to install an intermediate macOS version before upgrading to the newest release.

In this guide, we’ll explain:

  • Which macOS versions allow direct upgrades to the latest macOS
  • How to check your Mac’s compatibility
  • The best intermediate macOS versions to install before upgrading
  • Step-by-step upgrade instructions
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macOS Big Sur Update 11.7.11

To update macOS Big Sur to version 11.7.11 (build 20G1443), which is the latest and final version of Big Sur (released February 2, 2026), follow these steps. Note that this is a very minor point release Apple made years after officially ending support for Big Sur in 2023. It mainly extends certificates so features like iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation keep working past January 2027 — there are no new security fixes beyond that.

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Clone your old OSX to a new SSD Part 2

Working with cloning drives running Big Sur, Monterey or Ventura you will need a machine that can run that software ideally a machine that can run the latest Ventura software. Without the latest update you will be restricted to working from the software your Mac is running. Within this article we are going to use a MacBook Air 2017 to clone Big Sur and Monterey (currently the air will only run Monterey) and a MacBook Pro 2018 running the latest version of Ventura.

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Install Legacy version of Google Chrome on Catalina macOS

Here is a new update of the Google Chrome Legacy version for Macs.

So Chrome will only allow the installation of its software if you are running macOS 11 or higher.  (Big Sur) Anything before that unless you had installed Chrome before Google pulled its support you won’t be able to install Google Chrome.

There is however a few options for you.

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How to upgrade the SSD on a MacPro 2013

This short video shows you how to upgrade your Hard drive on a MacPro 2013.

Tools: 1 x T8 Torx Screwdriver.

1 x SSD M.2 NVME (check before you buy it does work with the model)

Time: 2 minutes to do around 1 hour to install the Operating System.

Skill: Easy