The below will appear on the Refined page at Apple MacOS - Laptops and Desktops
Vendor : Apple
Operating system name : MacOS
Apple provide support for three years for each operating system, after which it will no longer receive security updates.
Sonoma, Ventura, and Monterey currently receive security updates.
Big Sur is no longer supported and no longer receives security updates.
By default, MacOS downloads and installs updates automatically. Check that automatic updates are enabled.
MacOS support
Name | Latest version | Release date | End of security updates |
|---|---|---|---|
Sonoma | 14.6.1 | 07/08/24 | Q4 2026 |
Ventura | 13.6.9 | 07/08/24 | Q4 2025 |
Monterey | 12.7.6 | 29/07/24 | Q4 2024 |
How to check your version :
Click on Apple logo, then click 'About This Mac'. The version name and number will appear.
Apple information: