MacOS 10.15 Catalina is the latest operating system for Apple computers. Today it has started to roll out on the supported devices. And if you did not receive the update, then this guide is definitely for you. Here you will know how to Download and Install macOS Catalina on Apple Macs, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air Laptops.
Apple is the only brand that pushes the latest updates to its so older devices. And this time also, MacOS Catalina will roll out to all the Desktops and Laptops introduced after mid 2012. It is a big update, and so it also brings so many changes and new features.
The latest update MacOS Catalina is the successor of the last update macOS Mojave. So if you have any of the following laptops or desktop, then you can upgrade your product.
List of Eligible Devices:
- MacBook Mini (Late 2012 or Newer)
- MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or Newer)
- MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or Newer)
- MacBook (Early 2015 or Newer)
- iMac (Late 2012 or Newer)
- iMac Pro (2017)
- Mac Pro (Late 2013 or Newer)
If you see your computer or laptop on the list, then you are all set to upgrade your device.
Things to Do Before Update:
Before installing the macOS Catalina on your Desktop or Laptop, you should create the full backup and store it in external hard drive. To create backup follow the below procedure
>> Open System preferences in your system.
>> Now select the Time Machine option. 
>> Create a full backup and store it on an external drive.
You can restore the backup if anything goes wrong while updating the system to macOS Catalina.
Download and Install macOS Catalina
You can easily download macOS Catalina on your Mac, MacBook, MacBook Air.
>> To download the update, click on the Apple icon on the home screen. It will show one update right next to System Preferences. 
>> In System Preferences, click on Software update. 
>> It will show the macOS 10.15 Catalina update (around 8GB).
>> Now click on Upgrade Now to download the macOS Catalina update. 
>> After downloading Install wizard will pop up, click on Continue > Agree > Install.
>> It will now install the macOS Catalina on your Desktop or Laptop.
Alternate Method:
There is one more method by following you can install macOS Catalina on your Apple Desktop and Laptop. It is effective if you are still using macOS 10.13, macOS 10.12, or macOS 10.11.
>> Click on the Apple icon and open App Store on your system. 
>> In App Store, the macOS Catalina update will show up.
>> Select the update to download it.
>> Follow the on-screen steps and install macOS Catalina on your system.
So these are the two easy methods to install macOS Catalina on Mac, MacBook, or iMac. There is another method to install the macOS Catalina update by creating a bootable drive. Now let’s take a look at the new features of the latest macOS update.
macOS Catalina – Features
Sidecar: The main highlight of the most recent macOS Catalina is the Sidecar feature. For most of the macOS users, it is the reason to upgrade to the latest macOS Catalina. In this feature, you can use your iPad as your second screen. It is the best feature for content creators while editing videos. You can use the iPad to see the output while editing on your MacBook or Mac.
Apple Arcade: It is a newly added feature on the latest macOS update. Apple Arcade is about gaming; it is a subscription which you can purchase to access hundreds of games on your Apple devices.
Screen Time: If you have an iPhone or iPad, then you probably know about the Screen Time. Just like Android’s Digital Wellbeing, Screen Time also shows the screen on time. So with the new macOS Catalina update, you also get the Screen Time feature on your Apple Desktop and Apple Laptop.
Separate Entertainment Section: iTunes is now separated into different sections as Apple Music, Apple Podcast, and Apple TV. You can switch between these three options to access that you need to access. Also, the backup feature is now accessible from Finder.
Automatic Wallpaper Effects: The wallpaper on macOS Catalina changes its shades between day and night. Many of you may not find it as major upgrade, but it looks cool. And these type of small changes makes the macOS Catalina a significant update.
So these are the few most awaited features of macOS Catalina. There are many more features you will find on the update like Find My App, Voice Control, and more.
So there you have it the guide to Download & Install macOS Catalina on Mac, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air Laptops. Let us know about your experience with macOS Catalina.
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