![]() ![]() It is not something you will loose by upgrading the OS. The ‘Handoff’ feature is a cool gimmick for newer Macs and iOS devices it is hardware dependent from a later date. The feature is explained here: Use ‘Continuity’ to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support It's been less than a year since Apple's last iMac refresh, but thanks to Intel's 2011 Sandy Bridge. If you “absolutely depend” on some software that won’t run beyond OS X El Capitan 10.11, then by all means use that instead. iMac Core I5 3.10GHz Review (Mid 2011) By Vincent Nguyen / Updated: Ma12:49 pm EST. Before upgrading, check your essential software and their websites for supported OS versions. Note that some 3rd party software will have not only minimum system requirements (like your photography software), but may also have less documented maximum system requirements (won’t run beyond a certain OS version). Which includes a Mac App Store link: Get macOS High Sierra. How to upgrade to macOS High Sierra - Apple Support I was wondering if an old iMac was still worth getting if I max it. I can get it for around 300 and will install a SSD in addition to the 500GB HD and probably max the RAM, so the computer will cost a total of 500-600 when all is said and done. Generally, the added features do not make old machines crawl, luckily, if you maintain the software in a healthy state, and keep a free space reserve on the startup hard disk drive. So I have my eye on a used 2011 i5 21.5' Imac. Apple recommends to upgrade your devices to the maximum that is supported. The iMacs from that year can be upgraded to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 at most. ![]() I have it running macOS Sierra 10.12.6 currently. ![]()
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