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You’d be forgiven for not knowing exactly which upgrades and accessories are compatible with your Mac. After all, there are hundreds of different Mac models – most of which are still currently in use somewhere and have the potential for many more years of service. And maybe you didn’t know that your Mac could be upgraded at all!

To help clear up any confusion, OWC created the My Upgrades process to help you find the right upgrades for your specific Mac. With My Upgrades, you will only see search results that are compatible with your machine and you’ll instantly be able to find and order memory, storage, acceleration, add-on cards, video products and more. In fact, if there is an upgrade available, it’s a good bet that OWC has it.

To find the right upgrades for your Mac, simply follow the steps below:

1) Click the “My Upgrades” button located near the top of the OWC homepage:

2) Select the family of Mac yours belongs in – Notebook, Desktop, Legacy or Server – and then select the type of Mac you have such as MacBook Pro, iMac, etc.

3) You will then specify your Model ID and your specific system. (If you need help identifying your Mac model ID, please read this article from the Rocket Yard.)

4) You will then be presented a list of Upgrade Types to choose from such as memory, internal and external storage, video upgrades, software and batteries.

If you are still unsure or have questions about upgrading your Mac, you can contact our knowledgeable Customer Support team by phone or Live Chat. And our popular catalog of DIY installation videos can help you install many of the upgrades for your Mac with step-by-step instructions!

Further Reading:

• New to Mac? Here Are 5 High Sierra Utilities You Should Know
• Tech Tip: Accessing Your Mac’s User Manual
• Finding Your Mac’s Model Identifier Helps You Find Right Upgrades

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How to get updates for macOS Mojave or later

If you've upgraded to macOS Mojave or later, follow these steps to keep it up to date:

Oct 18, 2019  If you're using an earlier macOS, such as macOS High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, or earlier,. follow these steps to keep it up to date. Open the App Store app on your Mac. Click Updates in the App Store toolbar. Use the Update buttons to download and install any updates listed. 363 rows  The latest version of macOS is 10.15.5. Learn how to update the software on your Mac. May 26, 2020  And as updates that change the macOS version number become available, this article is updated to show the latest version of that macOS. If your Mac is using an earlier version of any Mac operating system, you should install the latest Apple software updates, which can include important security updates and updates for the apps installed. Here's an overview of every version of macOS and Mac OS X Apple has released. Here and download latest version from Apple. The Software Update cog icon. Your Mac will search for an update. Nov 15, 2019  The latest version of macOS is macOS 10.15 Catalina, which Apple released on October 7, 2019. Apple releases a new major version roughly once every year. These upgrades are free and are available in the Mac App Store. Latest software update for apple macbook air.

1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
   
2. If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them. Or click ”More info” to see details about each update and select specific updates to install.
   
3. When Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are also up to date. That includes Safari, iTunes, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime.

To find updates for iMovie, Garageband, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and other apps that were downloaded separately from the App Store, open the App Store on your Mac, then click the Updates tab.

To automatically install macOS updates in the future, including apps that were downloaded separately from the App Store, select ”Automatically keep my Mac up to date.” Your Mac will notify you when updates require it to restart, so you can always choose to install those later.

How to get updates for earlier macOS versions

If you're using an earlier macOS, such as macOS High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, or earlier,* follow these steps to keep it up to date:

1. Open the App Store app on your Mac.
2. Click Updates in the App Store toolbar.
3. Use the Update buttons to download and install any updates listed.
4. When the App Store shows no more updates, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are up to date. That includes Safari, iTunes, iBooks, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime. Later versions may be available by upgrading your macOS.

To automatically download updates in the future, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, click App Store, then select ”Download newly available updates in the background.” Your Mac will notify you when updates are ready to install.

* If you're using OS X Lion or Snow Leopard, get OS X updates by choosing Apple menu  > Software Update.

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Which Software Upgrades Are Compatible With My Mac Download

• Learn how to upgrade to the latest version of macOS.
• Find out which macOS your Mac is using.
• You can redownload apps that you previously downloaded from the App Store.
• Your Mac doesn't automatically download large updates when it's using a Personal Hotspot.