While the newest model 15″ MacBook Air is an amazing machine, and the 16″ M2 Max MacBook Pro is a dream to use, not everyone has the latest and greatest hardware. In fact, many Mac users rely on hardware and operating systems that are considered old by some standards, finding tons of life left in 10+ year old computers. Maybe you’ve got an adored 2015 MacBook Pro running outdated system software. Maybe you’ve got a favorite 2010 iMac that you still use every day. Maybe your 2009 polycarbonate MacBook is still good enough for your computing needs.
It turns out that using an older Mac can still be a very productive experience, and even be just plain enjoyable. If you’ve got an older Mac, or you’re considering getting one, this is for you, so let’s review 12 helpful tips to get the most and best use out of an older Mac.
1: Keep MacOS / Mac OS X and your apps updated
Most Mac users will benefit from updating to the latest available version of system software available for their particular computer, for increased compatibility, improved security, and sometimes even performance too*. If you can upgrade an older Mac to MacOS Sonoma, Monterey, or Big Sur, it’s generally a good idea for most users to do so, since those latest versions are still receiving important security updates.
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