Should I upgrade my Mac OS when Prompted?

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You may receive a notice on your Mac inviting you to upgrade your Operating System version.  End User Technology defers major OS upgrades for 90 days to allow our team time to update standard software to avoid downtime. Check the details below before upgrading your Mac OS.

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macOS Tahoe

End-User Technology is pleased to announce macOS Tahoe (26.x) is available for users to upgrade.  This upgrade is optional and is available through the standard Software Updates provided by Apple. macOS Monterey is generally available and recommended for all UMS-owned macs.  

End-User Technology has tested and verified macOS Monterey with our current standard software.  Applications such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Viscosity vpn, Canon print drivers, and other utilities have been updated, however some non-standard applications may still require a vendor update.  Be sure to check the applications you typically use daily and always make a backup before upgrading. 

MacOS Sequoia will still receive security updates until September 2027, however, macOS Tahoe is the standard operating system for Apple devices and should be upgraded to stay current. Those devices that cannot support macOS Sequoia or newer will no longer be supported and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Known Issues

  • Potential issues with other applications or utilities that are not listed here.
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