Hold Off Catalina

Catalina is the newest operating system for your Mac, but it may not be the greatest for you. Here’s a quick guide to help determine whether clicking the “Upgrade Now” button will bring you joy or frustration.

• Your computer

  • MacBook: 2015 and later
    MacBook Pro: 2012 and later
    MacBook Air: 2012 and later
    Mac Mini: 2012 and later
    iMac: 2012 and later
    iMac Pro: 2017 and later

• The apps you use

  • Catalina renders old apps useless. About 10% of the apps we use are built on 32-bit architecture which is no longer supported in Catalina. Apple is favoring the 64-bit architecture to provide greater processing power to newer apps. Yes, it’s a good thing, but not all app developers are ready for this change. Find out if your apps are 64-bit. 

• Next-Level Security

  • Once again, the Mac OS offers a greater level of protection from viruses and exploits. This will require more of your attention when installing new apps or making changes to your Mac OS.
  • Some apps will require you to grant them permissions. This is all managed in the System Preferences –> Security & Privacy.