Question of Macbook Pro OS beginning 2011.
I have an early 2011, Macbook Pro, Mac OS x, Version 10.7.5, with 4 GB of memory. I've never upgraded to another operating system and want to know if I have to and if my Mac can support the El Capitan? Thank you.
Larkin108
Hey Larkin 108,
From the information provided, you can switch to the latest version of our operating system, OS X El Capitan, if you wish. Before you do, make sure that the third-party hardware and software that you use all the time are compatible with OS X 10.11.3. In addition, be sure to back up your computer via Time Machine before making any big changes to your system.
Use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac
See you soon!
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