I just got a Macbook pro 13" mid 2012 4GB RAM
What is the best MacOS to update to for this machine?
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What is the best MacOS to update to for this machine?
13" Mid -2012 MBP —
MacOS Catalina 10.15.7
If you have issue— verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links:
older macOS installer backups on this server:
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211683
16GB RAM
Best to buy RAM from reliable source with the exact specs.
Usually a lifetime guarantee on RAM from third party source like:
https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade
SSD — if you upgrade to a SSD, it is highly recommended you install a new SATA cable as well:
SATA replacement 13"MBP mid 2012
https://eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/8211480/%20%2013%22%20MacBook%20Pro%20SATA
OWC SSD Upgrade Kits For MacBook Pro 2012
https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/macbook-pro/2012
These two hardware improvements/upgrades will make this machine fly like it was a brand new Mac in 2021 !
This mid 2012 is a real 'work horse' with all the old ports available, DVD superdrive, USB3, SDXC card-reader and the last fully upgradable hardware as pointed out above.