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How to Download and Install macOS High Sierra on Your Mac

macOS High Sierra is the fourteenth major release of Apple's operating system for Mac computers. It offers many improvements and features, such as a new file system, enhanced photos app, faster performance, better security, and more. If you want to upgrade your Mac to macOS High Sierra, here are the steps you need to follow.

Check Your Mac's Compatibility

Before you download and install macOS High Sierra, you need to make sure that your Mac is compatible with it. According to Apple, these are the Mac models that can run macOS High Sierra:

MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)

MacBook Air (2010 or newer)

MacBook Pro (2010 or newer)

Mac mini (2010 or newer)

iMac (Late 2009 or newer)

Mac Pro (2010 or newer)

You also need to have at least 14.3 GB of available storage space on your Mac's hard drive or SSD. To check how much space you have, click the Apple menu > About This Mac > Storage.

Back Up Your Mac

Before you proceed with the installation, it's highly recommended that you back up your Mac using Time Machine or another backup method. This way, you can restore your data and settings in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process.

Download macOS High Sierra from the App Store

The easiest way to download macOS High Sierra is from the App Store on your Mac. Here are the steps to follow:

Open the App Store app on your Mac.

In the search box, type "macOS High Sierra" and hit Enter.

Click the Get button next to the macOS High Sierra icon.

The download will start automatically and you will see a progress bar in the Launchpad app.

When the download is complete, the macOS High Sierra installer will open automatically.

Install macOS High Sierra on Your Mac

Once you have downloaded the macOS High Sierra installer, you can proceed with the installation. Here are the steps to follow:

Close any open apps on your Mac and save your work.

In the macOS High Sierra installer window, click Continue and agree to the terms and conditions.

Select your Mac's hard drive or SSD as the destination for the installation and click Install.

Your Mac will restart and show a progress bar or a blank screen several times during the installation. Do not put your Mac to sleep or close its lid during this process.

When the installation is complete, your Mac will restart again and ask you to set up some preferences, such as your Apple ID, iCloud, Siri, etc.

Congratulations! You have successfully upgraded your Mac to macOS High Sierra. Enjoy its new features and improvements.

Explore the New Features and Improvements in macOS High Sierra

macOS High Sierra is not just a minor update. It also brings many new features and improvements that enhance your Mac experience. Here are some of the highlights:

Safari: Faster, Smarter, and More Secure

Safari is the default web browser on your Mac, and it gets a major boost in High Sierra. Safari is now faster than ever, with up to 80% faster JavaScript performance than Chrome. Safari also has new features that make browsing smarter and more secure. For example, Safari can automatically stop videos from playing on websites, block cross-site tracking cookies, and customize settings for individual websites. You can also use Safari to pay online with Apple Pay, using Touch ID on your MacBook Pro or iPhone.

Photos: More Editing Tools and Better Organization

Photos is the app that lets you manage and edit your photos and videos on your Mac. In High Sierra, Photos has a new sidebar that makes it easier to access your albums, memories, favorites, and more. Photos also has new editing tools that let you fine-tune your images with curves, selective color, and filters. You can also edit Live Photos to choose a different key photo, trim the video, or apply effects like loop, bounce, or long exposure. Photos also integrates with third-party apps like Photoshop and Pixelmator, so you can edit your photos with more advanced tools without leaving the app.

Notes: Pin Your Important Notes and Add Tables

Notes is the app that lets you jot down your thoughts, ideas, lists, and more on your Mac. In High Sierra, Notes has two new features that make it more useful and versatile. First, you can pin your important notes to the top of the list, so you can always find them easily. Second, you can add tables to your notes, which are great for organizing data, comparing information, or making plans. You can also drag and drop images, videos, links, and other files into your notes.