A new OS X is on the horizon. And luckily, it’s got the same system requirements as the old one, OS X Mavericks. To make sure you can upgrade to OS X Yosemite, you’ll need to check your Mac model, OS X version, memory (RAM), and available hard drive space. We’ve got everything laid out below.

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Which Mac Models Can Upgrade to OS X Yosemite?

If you have one of these Mac models, you can upgrade to OS X Yosemite.

• MacBook
  Late 2008 aluminum, early 2009 or newer
• MacBook Air
  Late 2008 or newer
• MacBook Pro
  Mid-2007 or newer
• iMac
  Mid-2007 or newer
• Mac Pro
  Early 2008 or newer
• Mac mini
  Early 2009 or newer
• Xserve
  Early 2009

These are the same general system requirements for the previous version of OS X - OS X Yosemite (10.10). At least 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage space also are required for OS X El Capitan. Specific feature support varies, though.

What version of OS X do you need to upgrade?

If you’ve got version 10.6.7 or higher, you can upgrade to OS X Yosemite. To check your OS X version, follow these steps:

1. Click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen.
2. Select “About This Mac.”
3. Underneath “OS X” is a version number.
   If you’re running a version of OS X older (lower) than 10.6.7, you’ll need to look into upgrading your OS X or maybe even consider upgrading your Mac — it might be time for a new one.

How much memory do you need for OS X Yosemite?

If you’ve got at least 2 GB of RAM (memory), you can upgrade to OS X Yosemite. To check your how much memory you have, follow these steps:

1. Click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen.
2. Select “About This Mac” and then click on “More info…”
3. Next to “Memory,” you’ll see the amount of RAM (memory) you have.
   If you’ve got more than 2 GB of memory, great. If not, consider upgrading your RAM in order to upgrade to Yosemite.

And what about disk space?

You’ll need at least 8 GB of free disk space in order to upgrade to OS X Yosemite. To see how much disk space you have:

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1. Click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen.
2. Select “About This Mac.”
3. Click on “More info…” and then “Storage.”
4. Next to the name of your hard drive, you’ll see the phrase “X.XX free out of XXX.XX.”
   If you have more than 8 GB free, cool, you’re good to go. If you're a bit low, don't worry — look into using a Mac cleaning app like CleanMyMac. If you download CleanMyMac X, you’ll have enough free space in no time.

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Upgrading to OS X Yosemite

If you're thinking about upgrading to Yosemite, you'll need to make sure your computer meets all of the software and hardware requirements. Here are the things you'll need to have:

• Apple Macintosh computer (Mac): Generally, you'll need to have a Mac in order to install OS X Yosemite. Installing Yosemite on a PC is possible, but it requires more advanced techniques.
• OS X Snow Leopard, Lion, Mountain Lion, or Mavericks: If you are using an older version of OS X such as Leopard, you will need to upgrade to Snow Leopard (version 10.6.8) before upgrading to Yosemite.
• Internet access: To install Yosemite, you will need to download it from the Mac App Store, which requires a working Internet connection. Yosemite is not available on CD or DVD.
• Hardware requirements: Your Mac will need to meet certain processor, memory, and hard drive requirements to install Yosemite. Below are the models that can be upgraded:
• iMac (mid-2007 or newer)
• MacBook (late 2008 Aluminum or early 2009 or newer)
• MacBook Pro (mid/late 2007 or newer)
• MacBook Air (late 2008 or newer)
• Mac mini (early 2009 or newer)
• Mac Pro (early 2008 or newer)
• Xserve (early 2009)

For a full list of hardware requirements, view the OS X Yosemite How to Upgrade page.

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Viewing information about your Mac

To upgrade to Yosemite, you'll need to know what type of hardware your Mac has, as well as which version of OS X you are using. Then you can compare it with the requirements above to decide whether you'll be able to upgrade. On a Mac, all of your system information is visible from the About This Mac window.

1. Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the screen, then select About This Mac.

   
   

   Selecting About This Mac
2. A window will appear that shows information about your hardware and software.

   
   

Software compatibility

In order for software to work, it must be compatible with the operating system; therefore, you may not be able to use all of your existing software if you switch to a different operating system. Before you switch, ask yourself if there's any software that you can't do without. Then conduct some research to find out if it is compatible with Yosemite.

Upgrading from earlier versions of OS X

If you are upgrading from an earlier version of OS X, most of your apps should still work. However, it's possible that some might not. A simple Google search will often be enough to tell if an app will be compatible in Yosemite.

Switching from Windows to OS X

Some PC software will not work in OS X, but there may be a Mac version you can buy or download. For example, Microsoft Office 2013 does not run in OS X, but you can buy Microsoft Office for Mac to view and edit your documents. However, not all software has a Mac version, and you may need to do some research to find out if there are Mac versions for your most important programs.

Installing Windows on a Mac

If you absolutely need to use PC software and there isn't a Mac version, you can use a feature called Boot Camp. Boot Camp comes pre-installed in OS X, and it allows you to install Windows on your Mac (if you have the Windows installation discs). You can then install any PC software you need.

The main disadvantage of Boot Camp is that you have to restart your computer whenever you want to switch between OS X and Windows. If you need to run PC and Mac software at the same time, you will need to buy additional software such as Parallels or VMware.

Installing OS X Yosemite

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OS X Yosemite is free to download and install if you have already have Snow Leopard, Lion, Mountain Lion, or Mavericks. If you have an earlier version, you may be able to buy and install Snow Leopard, which will then allow you to download Yosemite; you'll first need to make sure your hardware will support Yosemite. For more information, contact an Apple retailer or call (800) MY-APPLE (in the United States).

About the Apple ID

In order to download Yosemite, you'll need an Apple ID. The Apple ID is used to sign on for many different Apple services, including the Mac App Store, iTunes Store, and the Apple Online Store.

You may already have an Apple ID, especially if you've purchased music from the iTunes Store or owned a Mac before. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one when you download Yosemite. You will need to provide some personal information, such as your mailing address and credit card number.

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If you don't have an Apple ID, you can read our guide to Creating an Apple ID for more information.

To download and install OS X Yosemite:

1. Click the App Store icon on the Dock. The App Store will open.

   
   

2. Locate and select OS X Yosemite, then click Free Upgrade.
3. Type your Apple ID and Password to sign in. If you don't have an Apple ID, click Create Apple ID and follow the steps on the screen to create one.
   Creating a new Apple ID
4. Once you've entered your Apple ID, your computer will begin downloading Yosemite. This may take several minutes or longer, depending on the speed of your Internet connection.
5. After Yosemite has finished downloading, follow the instructions on the screen to install it.

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Moving your files from another computer

Yosemite makes it easy to transfer all of your files to your new Mac using the built-in Migration Assistant. It lets you choose which folders and accounts you want to copy, and it can then transfer the files using an external hard drive, an existing home network, a FireWire cable, or an Ethernet cable. Migration Assistant can also transfer files from a PC to your new Mac.

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If you are using a brand new Mac, the Migration Assistant will appear when you first turn on the computer. If you would prefer to run it later, you can get to it by opening Launchpad and clicking the Utilities folder. Alternatively, you can search for it with Spotlight by clicking the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner of the screen.

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For full instructions on migrating your files, view the Migration Assistant page on the Apple website.