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My iMac shows almost every website as not being safe. Is my computer too old to get regular updates. Version 10.11.6 bought 2011

My computer shows almost every website as not being safe. Is my computer too old to get regular updates. Version 10.11.6. Purchased 2011


iMac 21.5″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Oct 7, 2021 9:50 AM

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Posted on Oct 7, 2021 10:35 AM

A 2011 iMac will nicley support High Sierra 10.13, and that should get you a newer version of Safari. Mrs AJ still uses her 2011 iMac with 10.13 and has not complained about sites failing or throwing up warnings.


The upgrade link to High Sierra is in this article:


How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support


TWO NOTES:


  • ALWAY back up your data to an external drive before doing any major system upgrades.
  • Use Safari for the download. ApparentlyFireFox is not handling macOS download files correctly.



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Oct 7, 2021 10:35 AM in response to Carriebelle23

A 2011 iMac will nicley support High Sierra 10.13, and that should get you a newer version of Safari. Mrs AJ still uses her 2011 iMac with 10.13 and has not complained about sites failing or throwing up warnings.


The upgrade link to High Sierra is in this article:


How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support


TWO NOTES:


  • ALWAY back up your data to an external drive before doing any major system upgrades.
  • Use Safari for the download. ApparentlyFireFox is not handling macOS download files correctly.



My iMac shows almost every website as not being safe. Is my computer too old to get regular updates. Version 10.11.6 bought 2011

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