Apple has announced a new operating system, macOS Monterey. They have released a beta version for consumers to download. The first final release is expected in Fall 2021. 

However, we would like to caution our users to be careful before upgrading to the beta or first final release of macOS Monterey. These are the questions you need to ask yourself before proceeding with the install of macOS Monterey:

  • Is your computer compatible? See list below: 

    • iMac late 2015 and later

    • iMac Pro 2017 and later

    • MacBook Air early 2015 and later

    • MacBook Pro early 2015 and later

    • Mac Pro late 2013 and later

    • Mac mini late 2014 and later

    • MacBook early 2016 and later

Note: if your hardware is not compatible, macOS Monterey should warn you and not install/upgrade. But it doesn’t hurt to double check to make sure.

  • Are all your peripheral devices compatible?

  • Is all your installed software compatible?

  • Do you have the installation files for that software, if you need to reinstall or revert your Operating System to the previous version?

  • BACKUP your computer before installing/upgrading to macOS Monterey


IT recommends not upgrading or installing macOS Monterey at this time. 

Note that all 32-bit applications are incompatible with macOS Monterey. 

If you decide to upgrade regardless of this warning, ensure you backup your computer before installing/upgrading or you may lose your data in the event of a corrupt installation or if you find you need to revert to the previous operating system due to incompatibility.

Feel free to reach out to IT if you have any questions. 

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