HOM 31: On the Road to Big Sur 2 - a podcast by TWiT

from 2020-10-16T12:00

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Is Big Sur compatible with your old Mac apps? Find out all the answers in this episode of Hands-On Mac.


Who can run Big Sur? Just because you're running Catalina does NOT mean you can run macOS 11. Apple says these systems will work:


  • MacBook, 2015 and later

  • MacBook Air, 2013 and later

  • MacBook Pro, late 2013 and later

  • Mac Mini, 2014 and later

  • iMac, 2014 and later

  • iMac Pro (all models), 2017 and later

  • Mac Pro, 2013 and later

Free space requirements


  • 50.33GB looks to be the minimum Fresh Install Space Requirement?

  • 12.5GB of Available storage Space = Fresh Install? (Catalina Requirement)

  • 18.5GB of Available storage space = For Upgrade? (Catalina Requirement)

Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac!


Host: Leo Laporte


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