It is easy to dual boot Ubuntu on Mac. There might be some problems with the bootloader, but it can be overcome easily. Just a warning: some hardware functionality might never work right under Ubuntu. Here are the steps to install and dual boot Ubuntu on Mac.
To get the latest features and maintain the security, stability, compatibility and performance of your Mac, it's important to keep your software up to date. Apple recommends that you always use the latest macOS that is compatible with your Mac.
Find out how to upgrade to macOS Big Sur, the latest version of macOS.
Check compatibility
If a macOS installer can't be used on your Mac, the installer will let you know. For example, it may say that it's too old to be opened on this version of macOS, or that your Mac doesn't have enough free storage space for the installation. Adobe premiere cc 2018 download mac.
To confirm compatibility before downloading, check the minimum requirements for macOS Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan or Yosemite. You can also find compatibility information on the product-ID page for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook, iMac, Mac mini or Mac Pro.
Make a backup
- Not sure which Mac you own? Check our article about how to identify your Mac. Big Sur compatibility. Big Sur is the latest version of macOS. It arrived on some Macs in November 2020.
- Easily check which versions of mac OS, iOS, iPadOS, or watchOS are compatible with your Mac model or iDevice. Guide includes OS X 10.8.x to macOS 11.0.x.
- MacOS Big Sur elevates Mac to a new level of power and beauty with a refined new design, major app updates, and more transparency around your privacy.
Before installing, it's a good idea to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Find out how to back up your Mac.
Download macOS
It takes time to download and install macOS, so make sure you're plugged into AC power and have a reliable Internet connection.
Safari uses these links to find the old installers in the App Store. After being downloaded from the App Store, the installer opens automatically.
- macOS Catalina 10.15 can upgrade Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite or Mavericks
- macOS Mojave 10.14 can upgrade High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks or Mountain Lion
- macOS High Sierra 10.13 can upgrade Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks or Mountain Lion
Safari downloads the following older installers as a disk image named InstallOS.dmg or InstallMacOSX.dmg. Open the disk image, then open the .pkg installer inside the disk image. It installs an app named Install [Version Name]. Open that app from your Applications folder to start installing the operating system.
- macOS Sierra 10.12 can upgrade El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion or Lion
- OS X El Capitan 10.11 can upgrade Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion or Snow Leopard
- OS X Yosemite 10.10can upgrade Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion or Snow Leopard
Install macOS
Follow the onscreen instructions in the installer. It may be easiest to start the installation in the evening so that it can be completed overnight, if needed.
If the installer asks for permission to install a helper tool, enter the administrator name and password that you use to log in to your Mac, then click Add Helper.
Please allow the installation to finish without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac may restart, show a progress bar or show a blank screen several times while macOS and related firmware updates are being installed.
Learn more
You may also be able to use macOS Recovery to reinstall the macOS you're using now, upgrade to the latest compatible macOS or install the macOS that came with your Mac.
It is not as dialabrain states.
It is possible to replace GPU on iMac 2011. It is an industry standard MXM slot, mostly used by laptop manufacturers. If your current GPU breaks and you find a fully compatible iMac replacement GPU e.g. on Ebay or Amazon you can make the switch. It is not soldered at all. There are a ton of instruction videos on internet about this. However it is a bit advanced.
There are even GPU's that will work with Metal support and have way better graphics performance (and develop more heat). Installer otg sur android. As mentioned it is a bit technically advanced to open up and make the replacement and you need to have a compatible GPU both when it comes to the hardware (slot, fittings and heat sink) as well as firmware. Even with a somewhat compatible firmware you will loose boot screen, brightness control (full brightness all the time) and target display mode. You can find a lot more info just searching forums. I would say that taking this route is only for very technically skilled enthusiasts.
Imac magic keyboard with numeric keypad.
Then of course since Mojave is not designed, not developed or tested for e.g. iMac 2011 it will still not be installed as-is. There's a lot of information concerning this topic as well on internet.
Find out how to upgrade to macOS Big Sur, the latest version of macOS.
Check compatibility
If a macOS installer can't be used on your Mac, the installer will let you know. For example, it may say that it's too old to be opened on this version of macOS, or that your Mac doesn't have enough free storage space for the installation. Adobe premiere cc 2018 download mac.
To confirm compatibility before downloading, check the minimum requirements for macOS Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan or Yosemite. You can also find compatibility information on the product-ID page for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook, iMac, Mac mini or Mac Pro.
Make a backup
- Not sure which Mac you own? Check our article about how to identify your Mac. Big Sur compatibility. Big Sur is the latest version of macOS. It arrived on some Macs in November 2020.
- Easily check which versions of mac OS, iOS, iPadOS, or watchOS are compatible with your Mac model or iDevice. Guide includes OS X 10.8.x to macOS 11.0.x.
- MacOS Big Sur elevates Mac to a new level of power and beauty with a refined new design, major app updates, and more transparency around your privacy.
Before installing, it's a good idea to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Find out how to back up your Mac.
Download macOS
It takes time to download and install macOS, so make sure you're plugged into AC power and have a reliable Internet connection.
Safari uses these links to find the old installers in the App Store. After being downloaded from the App Store, the installer opens automatically.
- macOS Catalina 10.15 can upgrade Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite or Mavericks
- macOS Mojave 10.14 can upgrade High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks or Mountain Lion
- macOS High Sierra 10.13 can upgrade Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks or Mountain Lion
Safari downloads the following older installers as a disk image named InstallOS.dmg or InstallMacOSX.dmg. Open the disk image, then open the .pkg installer inside the disk image. It installs an app named Install [Version Name]. Open that app from your Applications folder to start installing the operating system.
- macOS Sierra 10.12 can upgrade El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion or Lion
- OS X El Capitan 10.11 can upgrade Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion or Snow Leopard
- OS X Yosemite 10.10can upgrade Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion or Snow Leopard
Install macOS
Follow the onscreen instructions in the installer. It may be easiest to start the installation in the evening so that it can be completed overnight, if needed.
If the installer asks for permission to install a helper tool, enter the administrator name and password that you use to log in to your Mac, then click Add Helper.
Please allow the installation to finish without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac may restart, show a progress bar or show a blank screen several times while macOS and related firmware updates are being installed.
Learn more
You may also be able to use macOS Recovery to reinstall the macOS you're using now, upgrade to the latest compatible macOS or install the macOS that came with your Mac.
It is not as dialabrain states.
It is possible to replace GPU on iMac 2011. It is an industry standard MXM slot, mostly used by laptop manufacturers. If your current GPU breaks and you find a fully compatible iMac replacement GPU e.g. on Ebay or Amazon you can make the switch. It is not soldered at all. There are a ton of instruction videos on internet about this. However it is a bit advanced.
There are even GPU's that will work with Metal support and have way better graphics performance (and develop more heat). Installer otg sur android. As mentioned it is a bit technically advanced to open up and make the replacement and you need to have a compatible GPU both when it comes to the hardware (slot, fittings and heat sink) as well as firmware. Even with a somewhat compatible firmware you will loose boot screen, brightness control (full brightness all the time) and target display mode. You can find a lot more info just searching forums. I would say that taking this route is only for very technically skilled enthusiasts.
Imac magic keyboard with numeric keypad.
Then of course since Mojave is not designed, not developed or tested for e.g. iMac 2011 it will still not be installed as-is. There's a lot of information concerning this topic as well on internet.
Other options are to simply use High Sierra until it will be dropped from security patch updates some years from now. Another option is to install Windows via Bootcamp. It works great and Microsoft continually updates Windows 10. I am on latest release 1809 on my iMac mid 2011. Windows 10 on bootcamp for iMac 2011 is not supported by Apple, but it works great anyway since Windows 10 is based on the same architechture as Windows 8.1 which is supported.
Also an iMac 2011 will make a great display for a Macbook through target display mode. I connect my Macbook Air via thunderbolt cable to my iMac and enjoy exellent 2K resolution Mojave. I have a script that automatically switches over iMac display, mouse and keyboard to my Macbook Air and back again when I disconnect.
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