Mac Book Pro 2008 - Software Update

[eddiestephenson]

I have a mac book pro from 2008.
I was thinking about a software update but i`m scared to do that - would you risk to do such an update or would you just keep the "oldtimer" original

 

[eddiestephenson]

why is there a link in my post i never placed?

 

[COLGeek]

There is no link. Not sure what you are referring to unless the "more about" info to search for similar topics.

Should you update the software on a 10 y/o Mac? Yes, if you want to operate as securely as possible. What version of OSX are you currently running?

 

[eddiestephenson]

hi COLGeek,

there is a link "software update" - if i could send you an attached file i would send you a screenshort.
I`m running OS X Version 10.6.8.

 

[COLGeek]

Take a screenshot and upload to a site like imgur. Then post link here.

 

[eddiestephenson]

https://ibb.co/d53xzn

 

[COLGeek]

Those are advertising links based on keywords. Using an ad-blocker (like uBlock Origin) will reduce or stop that from happening.

Back to the topic, I would recommend updating your software to maintain as strong a security posture as possible. The age of your MBP will prevent you from using the most recent versions of OSX.

See here: https://eshop.macsales.com/guides/Mac_OS_X_Compatibility

 

[eddiestephenson]

ok thanks for your tipps