Hi everyone. I am pro windows user. But i bought an old macbook pro mid-2014. So i don't know about anything macOS or macbook pro. I researched some but everyone says different things. Which version should i choose for fresh install? I'm computer engineer. I care about performance ,battery and app compability. Also should i buy wd blue sn570 1 tb for my mbp? Thx for your help.
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Best macOS version and SSD for mid-2014 16 gb ram ?
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2.5 ghz i7 core 16 gb ram mid-2014. I don't know spesific model number. Because my motherboard gonna change from late 2013 (EMC2745) to mid-2014. In repair right now. Catalina MacOS installed on MBP.
Big Sur will run better on newer logic board than Catalina for sure
The "maximum macOS" is BigSur. This is also the only macOS that is still supported by Apple. (The last security update came out a week ago.) (NOTE: Big Sur will be abandoned very soon.)
If you care even a little bit about security, I would recommend that.
I'm running BigSur on a 2013 Macbook Air. Browsing, Office Work, Microsoft Teams. Not very quick during boot or app launch, but reliable during daily use.
If you care even a little bit about security, I would recommend that.
I'm running BigSur on a 2013 Macbook Air. Browsing, Office Work, Microsoft Teams. Not very quick during boot or app launch, but reliable during daily use.
l don't pay for notebook .It was my relative's. I'm gonna pay when i have enough money
But logic board is $250. I live an expensive country unfortunately.According to your screen shot, BigSur is the latest supported macOS. Monterey is newer and will not run on your Mac.
yeah it was my screenshot and it’s from everymac, not everyman 🤓.
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Ah sorry. you should check on everymac.com for your model and look for the "maximum macOS".
Monterey is imho a very good and stable macOS. I have it running on several 2014 MacMinis. If your Mac can run it, I would recommend it over BigSur.
I have a Late 2013 13" i7 16gb 512gb Macbook Pro, similar to yours I'd say. It is still my daily driver and I can't really complain. It's going to turn 10 in a month!
As of now, I've stayed on Mojave. Compatibility is starting to be an issue (Safari is old, Firefox is on the Extended Support Release, Chrome won't update any longer), so I can't recommend it even if it's been flawless and quick for me.
I am thinking about the next step, I am not sure yet what I'll update to. I'll keep a eye on this thread, thank you for asking the question!
As of now, I've stayed on Mojave. Compatibility is starting to be an issue (Safari is old, Firefox is on the Extended Support Release, Chrome won't update any longer), so I can't recommend it even if it's been flawless and quick for me.
I am thinking about the next step, I am not sure yet what I'll update to. I'll keep a eye on this thread, thank you for asking the question!
What I am trying to imply is he should aquire it as cheaply as possible.
If he bought it at the price you believe is "checking privilege" then he would have been scammed
If you read his reply it was a hand me down and he needs to spend $250 to rehab it.
Scrap Value Depreciation Formula and Example Using It
Scrap value is the worth of a physical asset's individual components when the asset is deemed no longer usable.
Domestically we use "junk value"... other places use residual value, break-up value, or salvage value.
Would you swoop in and white knight if I used "scrap value". ;-)
It was obviously a snide remark but I do enjoy watching you backpedal.Scrap Value Depreciation Formula and Example Using It
Scrap value is the worth of a physical asset's individual components when the asset is deemed no longer usable.www.investopedia.com
Domestically we use "junk value"... other places use residual value, break-up value, or salvage value.
Would you swoop in and white knight if I used "scrap value". ;-)
Majority of Apple users are financially literate. I am surprised that you are making a mountain out of a molehill.
Officially, sure. However, there are large threads on this website about macOS on unsupported Macs...