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24 August 2021

This update of EveryMac.com features an update to the macOS Monterey (macOS 12) Q&A to note feature compatibility changes in new betas, new video card options for the Mac Pro, and new and updated Mac Upgrade Q&As. EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated, too.

macOS Monterey on MacBook Air
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. (MacBook Air with macOS Monterey)

EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated with additional identifiers for Macs and devices from hands-on inspection and submissions by helpful readers. Thank you very much to those who contribute info. It's appreciated always.

New Q&As

A selection of Q&As since the last major site update include:

Which Macs are compatible with macOS Monterey (macOS 12)? What are the major new features? Do all features work with all supported Macs?
What graphics card options are available for the current Mac Pro? How do you upgrade the graphics card(s)?
How do you upgrade the RAM in the current Mac Pro? How much RAM of what type and speed does it actually support?
How do you upgrade the processor in the now discontinued Cylinder Mac Pro? How is the processor mounted? Which aftermarket processors are compatible?
How do you upgrade the hard drive in the "Flat Edge" Aluminum iMac models? What type of storage does each one actually support? Is it even possible to upgrade these models?
How do you replace the optical drive in the vintage "Unibody" MacBook Pro models with an SSD? Is it possible?
How do you replace the "non-upgradable" battery in the vintage White "Unibody" MacBook? It is even possible?
How do you upgrade the RAM in the vintage "White and Black" MacBook? How much RAM of what type does it really support?

For all new Q&As, please refer to EveryMac.com's Recently Added Q&As listing.

Today in Mac History

Select dates in Mac History since the last major site update include:

July 30, 1997: The monster StarMax Pro 6000 Mac clone.
August 1, 1996: The black clad Performa 5400/180 DE in Australia.
August 3, 1993: The original Newton MessagePad.
August 7, 2006: The first Mac Pro.

For additional history, see EveryMac.com's Mac History section.

Additions & Changes:

Updated the macOS Monterey (macOS 12) Q&A with the latest feature compatibility changes.

Updated Mac Upgrade Q&As with new and updated options.

Updated specs, configurations, and details:

Updated site features:

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