I have a MacBook Pro...older and unable to update the OS. I use Chrome as default browser. Am being blocked from websites in my bookmarks as being unsecured when I've accessed them routinely for a long time. I've tried changing my security preferences, etc. What else might I try?
MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.11
I've been notified that I can't upgrade my OS because my laptop model is too old.
You were incorrectly advised. A 2011 MacBook Pro can run up to macOS 10.13 High Sierra, a very reliable OS version that should get you a newer version of Safari. High Sierra specs:
macOS High Sierra - Technical Specifications
The problem is that Apple's software update system makes it hard to find older upgrades. See this Apple support article:
How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support
Use Safari for any downloads. We know FireFox does not properly handle macOS upgrade files and I suspect the same issue could exist with Chrome.
I've been notified that I can't upgrade my OS because my laptop model is too old.
You were incorrectly advised. A 2011 MacBook Pro can run up to macOS 10.13 High Sierra, a very reliable OS version that should get you a newer version of Safari. High Sierra specs:
macOS High Sierra - Technical Specifications
The problem is that Apple's software update system makes it hard to find older upgrades. See this Apple support article:
How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support
Use Safari for any downloads. We know FireFox does not properly handle macOS upgrade files and I suspect the same issue could exist with Chrome.
Old browsers linked to older, less secure OS versions lose favor with web site owners and that can cause access trouble. A higher macOS version may help you get a newer and more compatible browser version. Please do "About this Mac..." from your Apple emna and tell us what that shows for your SUB-MODEL:
From that we can advise if there is an OS upgrade path available to you.
OS X El Capitan
Version 10.11.6 (15G22010
MacBrook Pro (13-inch, Late 2011)
I've been notified that I can't upgrade my OS because my laptop model is too old... Planned obsolescence, I guess. It's a just fine laptop and operates great except for bits and pieces loosing operational capacity due to this little quirk that seems to force us to purchase new computers!
Allan,
Did as instructed...so far, seems to have worked! It was tricky navigating to the upgrade to download...but it took and first 'unsecure' website (my work site) I went to was a smooth connection. Thank you! You were so helpful!!!
Try a different browser; Safari comes to mind.
Thanks. Did try that...exact same thing happened. Only work around that seems to be effective is doing Incognito...but that's just short-term solution.
Access to regularly visited websites is being blocked...Help!
