Can You Update A 2010 Macbook Pro
How to get updates for macOS Mojave or later
If you've upgraded to macOS Mojave or later, follow these steps to keep it up to date:
- Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
- If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them. Or click ”More info” to see details about each update and select specific updates to install.
- When Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are also up to date. That includes Safari, iTunes, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime.
Mac Specs By Capability Actual Maximum RAM MacBook Pro Models. The actual maximum RAM of each MacBook Pro is listed below along with its compatible RAM type, default amount of RAM pre-installed, common identifiers suitable to identify a MacBook Pro in order to determine its RAM capacity, and more. If you are not sure which MacBook Pro you have, and the Model Identifier and EMC Number. Specifically, as discovered by OWC, the 13-Inch 'Mid-2010' MacBook Pro models (and only the 13-Inch models) - the MacBook Pro 'Core 2 Duo' 2.4 13' Mid-2010 and 'Core 2 Duo' 2.66 13' Mid-2010 identified by MacBookPro7,1- can support up to 16 GB of RAM with dual 8 GB memory modules if they are running OS X 10.7.5 or higher, have been updated to.
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Macbook Pro 2012 Update
To find updates for iMovie, Garageband, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and other apps that were downloaded separately from the App Store, open the App Store on your Mac, then click the Updates tab.
To automatically install macOS updates in the future, including apps that were downloaded separately from the App Store, select ”Automatically keep my Mac up to date.” Your Mac will notify you when updates require it to restart, so you can always choose to install those later.
How to get updates for earlier macOS versions
Macbook 2010 Os
If you're using an earlier macOS, such as macOS High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, or earlier,* follow these steps to keep it up to date:
- Open the App Store app on your Mac.
- Click Updates in the App Store toolbar.
- Use the Update buttons to download and install any updates listed.
- When the App Store shows no more updates, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are up to date. That includes Safari, iTunes, iBooks, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime. Later versions may be available by upgrading your macOS.
To automatically download updates in the future, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click App Store, then select ”Download newly available updates in the background.” Your Mac will notify you when updates are ready to install.
* If you're using OS X Lion or Snow Leopard, get OS X updates by choosing Apple menu > Software Update.
How to get updates for iOS
Learn how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the latest version of iOS.
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- Learn how to upgrade to the latest version of macOS.
- Find out which macOS your Mac is using.
- You can redownload apps that you previously downloaded from the App Store.
- Your Mac doesn't automatically download large updates when it's using a Personal Hotspot.
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Macbook Pro Mid 2010 Update
I currently have a Mid 2010 MacBook Pro, 15'. 500GB SATA Disk, 4GB DDR3 1067MHz, 2.53GHz Intel Core i5. It has recently started to be very slow. I really like this computer for all the ports it has (It has a CD drive which I use for watching movies and burning CDs, and Thunderbolt, SD slot, USB 3, etc.). Overall it's been a great computer, but it's time for an upgrade. I'm going to be going to University next fall and need a reliable computer. Should I invest the money to get another reliable computer or should I consider upgrading the computer I have? On MacSales.com I could spend $438 USD, including shipping, and get a kit to upgrade my 500gb hard drive to a 500GB SSD Drive, upgrade to 8GB RAM, and a fresh battery (My current battery has 900 cycles).
500GB HD to 500GB SSD
4GB RAM to 8GB RAM
New Battery
Or, alternatively, should I invest in a new computer altogether? Looking at prices, I realize I'd be willing to drop to a 13' and 256GB Storage, but I think I would want to go maximum RAM since I'm tired of a slow computer and the new MacBooks I've heard don't have upgradable storage. So Potentially, maybe a 2015 MBP 13' 16GB Memory with 256GB Storage. Buying this computer refurbished or used I could save some money.
Anybody have an expert opinion? Would upgrading my current computer refresh it's lifespan? Would it last me another four years of university?