Podcasts Technology Hands-On Mac (Audio) HOM 31: On the Road to Big Sur 2

HOM 31: On the Road to Big Sur 2

Published: Oct. 16, 2020, 7 p.m.

Is Big Sur compatible with your old Mac apps? Find out all the answers in this episode of Hands-On Mac.

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Who can run Big Sur? Just because you're running Catalina does NOT mean you can run macOS 11. Apple says these systems will work:

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  • MacBook, 2015 and later
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  • MacBook Air, 2013 and later
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  • MacBook Pro, late 2013 and later
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  • Mac Mini, 2014 and later
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  • iMac, 2014 and later
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  • iMac Pro (all models), 2017 and later
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  • Mac Pro, 2013 and later
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Free space requirements

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  • 50.33GB looks to be the minimum Fresh Install Space Requirement?
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  • 12.5GB of Available storage Space = Fresh Install? (Catalina Requirement)
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  • 18.5GB of Available storage space = For Upgrade? (Catalina Requirement)
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Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac!

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Host: Leo Laporte

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