<ul><li>Check out these 16 handy tips to follow before you download and install a major new macOS version.</li><li>Ensure compatibility and check whether your Mac is compatible with the upcoming macOS version.</li><li>Make sure you have at least 25 GB of free space on your internal SSD.</li><li>Back up your Mac to Time Machine or a cloud solution like Backblaze.</li><li>Make sure you are logged into iCloud and that the right options are turned on.</li><li>Installing a new macOS update requires you to enter the correct Mac’s password. Make sure you know it.</li><li>Update important apps before installing the new macOS.</li><li>Before moving forward, open the built-in Disk Utility app, select your internal volume, and run First Aid.</li><li>It’s best to wait a few days, read what early testers are saying about the new macOS version, and then decide if you should update.</li><li>Your MacBook requires significant power to prepare and install the new macOS update.</li></ul>

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