Apple officially unveiled MacOSMojaveat WWDC 2018. After several months ofbeta testingby developers and the public, MacOS Mojave was made available to everyone as a free download, bringingnew featuressuch as a dark mode, an improved workflow for markups, a Continuity camera, new apps, enhanced privacy while surfing in Safari, and more.
Before you begin, you should verify your Mac is compatible with Mojave. MacOS Mojave is a free software update for Macs that were introduced in mid-2012 or later, plus 2010 and 2012 Mac Pro models with recommended Metal-capable graphics cards, Apple stated.
Here’s a complete list ofsupported Mac modelsthat can be upgraded to MacOS Mojave:
Backup first!
Before we go any further, ensure youback up your files. For anything important that absolutely cannot be replaced, be sure you send it off to the cloud —Dropbox,iCloud, andOneDriveare great for this — or create a hard copy on a flash drive orexternal hard drive. Every major release brings with it the risk of bugs that don’t show up until it’s widely installed, so backing up is a vital first step.
Download and install
Once the important data on your compatible Mac is backed up, you may proceed to the Mac App Store to begin downloading and installing Mojave. You should be prepared to wait as it’s a lengthy installation procedure. You need to take all the standard precautions like properly saving documents and closing open windows to verify nothing is lost because you will have to restart your device as part of the process.
Step 1:Launch the Mac App Store. you’re able to open the Mac App Store by clicking on the Apple icon in the upper left corner of your screen and then selectingApp Store.Alternatively, you can also click on theMac App Storeicon on your Mac’s dock or navigating to yourApplicationsfolder.
Step 2:Search for MacOS Mojave in the Mac App Store. You can do this by typing in “MacOS Mojave” in the search bar in the App Store.
Step 3:Clicking on the download button and Mojave will start downloading. It will automatically be sent to your Applications folder. While Mojave is downloading, be sure to check out some of the new features that you’ll soon be able to experience by checking outour initial impressions of the OS.
Step 4:When the download is complete, the installer will automatically open so you may take the next steps. ClickContinue, accept the terms and conditions, and follow the on-screen wizard to install and update your Mac to MacOS Mojave.
Step 5:When Mojave is finished installing, you’ll have to restart your computer. Once it powers back on, you’ve officially entered the dunes of MacOS Mojave.
Now you have time to check outthat sweet, sweetnight mode—andmore. Apple was sure to make this latest model of Mojave worth the hassle of the installation process, endowing it withall the new features.
Check outour complete reviewof MacOS Catalina to get the details on what comes in the package.
