Re: Can my hardware be updated to run a newer OS?

On Oct 20, 2024 at 8:13:00 PM EDT, "Brian Gordon" <Brian Gordon> wrote:

My hardware  - 2.7 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 in a late 2015 13" MacBook Pro
- maxes out at macOS Monterey.  Is their any chance of a hardware update so it
could run something more recent? There are now too many necessary updates which
won't run on Monterey.

Yes. The "upgrade" is to buy a newer system. Does not have to be new.  Loads
of good buys on eBay for used M1/M2 Pros and Airs.

I have a 2014 Mac Mini that still runs fine. I put a 500GB SSD in it, which
makes a huge difference since its a shitty i5 with 8GB RAM. Still gets the
occasional OS update and Safari updates.

But I also have this M2 MacBook Pro. Bought used on eBay when the M3s came
out.  16" screen, 1 TB drive, 32GB RAM.  Should last me a few years.