Apple’s macOS operating system has changed a lot over the last 25 years, with new features and designs coming and going as the decades have passed. Even the name has been adjusted, starting out as Mac ...

If you've ever have to wipe the drive of a very old Mac, you know you need an old macOS to get it running again. Beyond Restore, Apple only grudgingly allows downloads, but others are trying to make ...

UTM is a cross-platform emulator that allows you to run macOS, Windows, or Linux. Here's how to use it to run very old versions of Apple's Mac operating system. But there's another great free OS ...

It shouldn't surprise you to know that Apple keeps things trim when it comes to supporting old versions of macOS. As of 2026, only three versions of macOS are supported by Apple with regular updates, ...

Justin Pot is a freelance journalist who helps people get more out of technology. Whether you're setting up a virtual machine for testing or attempting to restore macOS on a device that won't boot, ...

Apple previewed the next version of its Mac operating system at WWDC. See the new look and features coming to Macs this fall and find out if your current Mac can run it. No, you didn’t slip into a ...

We thought that Apple's round of 26.6 operating system updates at the end of July would be the last ones ahead of the next ...

Mac users running macOS Mojave (10.14) and earlier versions are reporting widespread issues accessing the Mac App Store, with many unable to sign in or download previously purchased apps. Based on ...

This 2019 MacBook Pro with an Intel chip will not get macOS 27. Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac Anyone still using an Intel Mac needs to know that when macOS 27 launches this fall, it won’t be ...

From clearing background drains to optimizing hidden settings, these quick fixes will bring your sluggish system back to peak ...