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This guide will help you become familiar with Mac OS X — the operating system of every Mac. In just a few, short steps, this article will teach you everything you need to know to get started with your Mac. Mac OS X — The Basics. Mac OS X is the operating system of your Mac. It’s the basic system that enables your Mac to work. Until malware creators figure out how to bypass OS X's native security- it has a lot, including code-signing so that malware can't self-install - the Mac is a safer platform. Plus, Apple updates. An essential Mac OS X Keychain guide Troubleshooting and advanced Keychain Access tips Has your Mac suddenly started asking you for account and Wi-Fi passwords it never used to require? Unleash the power of OS X Mountain Lion! Maximize the amazing features packed into the latest release of Apple’s cutting-edge desktop operating system. With coverage of the iMac, MacBook, MacBook Air, and Mac mini, How to Do Everything: Mac OS X Mountain Lion shows you how to set up and customize your machine for peak performance.

So, you’ve decided to download an older version of Mac OS X. There are many reasons that could point you to this radical decision. To begin with, some of your apps may not be working properly (or simply crash) on newer operating systems. Also, you may have noticed your Mac’s performance went down right after the last update. Finally, if you want to run a parallel copy of Mac OS X on a virtual machine, you too will need a working installation file of an older Mac OS X. Further down we’ll explain where to get one and what problems you may face down the road.

A list of all Mac OS X versions

We’ll be repeatedly referring to these Apple OS versions below, so it’s good to know the basic macOS timeline.

STEP 1. Prepare your Mac for installation

Given your Mac isn’t new and is filled with data, you will probably need enough free space on your Mac. This includes not just space for the OS itself but also space for other applications and your user data. One more argument is that the free space on your disk translates into virtual memory so your apps have “fuel” to operate on. The chart below tells you how much free space is needed.

Note, that it is recommended that you install OS on a clean drive. Next, you will need enough disk space available, for example, to create Recovery Partition. Here are some ideas to free up space on your drive:

• Uninstall large unused apps
• Empty Trash Bin and Downloads
• Locate the biggest files on your computer:

Go to Finder > All My Files > Arrange by size
Then you can move your space hoggers onto an external drive or a cloud storage.
If you aren’t comfortable with cleaning the Mac manually, there are some nice automatic “room cleaners”. Our favorite is CleanMyMac as it’s most simple to use of all. It deletes system junk, old broken apps, and the rest of hidden junk on your drive.

Download CleanMyMac for OS 10.4 - 10.8 (free version)

Download CleanMyMac for OS 10.9 (free version)

Download CleanMyMac for OS 10.10 - 10.14 (free version)

STEP 2. Get a copy of Mac OS X download

Normally, it is assumed that updating OS is a one-way road. That’s why going back to a past Apple OS version is problematic. The main challenge is to download the OS installation file itself, because your Mac may already be running a newer version. If you succeed in downloading the OS installation, your next step is to create a bootable USB or DVD and then reinstall the OS on your computer.

How to download older Mac OS X versions via the App Store

If you once had purchased an old version of Mac OS X from the App Store, open it and go to the Purchased tab. There you’ll find all the installers you can download. However, it doesn’t always work that way. The purchased section lists only those operating systems that you had downloaded in the past. But here is the path to check it:

1. Click the App Store icon.
2. Click Purchases in the top menu.
3. Scroll down to find the preferred OS X version.
4. Click Download.

This method allows you to download Mavericks and Yosemite by logging with your Apple ID — only if you previously downloaded them from the Mac App Store.

Without App Store: Download Mac OS version as Apple Developer

If you are signed with an Apple Developer account, you can get access to products that are no longer listed on the App Store. If you desperately need a lower OS X version build, consider creating a new Developer account among other options. The membership cost is $99/year and provides a bunch of perks unavailable to ordinary users.

Nevertheless, keep in mind that if you visit developer.apple.com/downloads, you can only find 10.3-10.6 OS X operating systems there. Newer versions are not available because starting Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.7, the App Store has become the only source of updating Apple OS versions.

Purchase an older version of Mac operating system

You can purchase a boxed or email version of past Mac OS X directly from Apple. Both will cost you around $20. For the reason of being rather antiquated, Snow Leopard and earlier Apple versions can only be installed from DVD.

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Buy a boxed edition of Snow Leopard 10.6
Get an email copy of Lion 10.7
Get an email copy of Mountain Lion 10.8

The email edition comes with a special download code you can use for the Mac App Store. Note, that to install the Lion or Mountain Lion, your Mac needs to be running Snow Leopard so you can install the newer OS on top of it.

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How to get macOS El Capitan download

If you are wondering if you can run El Capitan on an older Mac, rejoice as it’s possible too. But before your Mac can run El Capitan it has to be updated to OS X 10.6.8. So, here are main steps you should take:

1. Install Snow Leopard from install DVD.
2. Update to 10.6.8 using Software Update.
3. Download El Capitan here.

“I can’t download an old version of Mac OS X”

If you have a newer Mac, there is no physical option to install Mac OS versions older than your current Mac model. For instance, if your MacBook was released in 2014, don’t expect it to run any OS released prior of that time, because older Apple OS versions simply do not include hardware drivers for your Mac.

But as it often happens, workarounds are possible. There is still a chance to download the installation file if you have an access to a Mac (or virtual machine) running that operating system. For example, to get an installer for Lion, you may ask a friend who has Lion-operated Mac or, once again, set up a virtual machine running Lion. Then you will need to prepare an external drive to download the installation file using OS X Utilities.

After you’ve completed the download, the installer should launch automatically, but you can click Cancel and copy the file you need. Below is the detailed instruction how to do it.

STEP 3. Install older OS X onto an external drive

The following method allows you to download Mac OS X Lion, Mountain Lion, and Mavericks.

1. Start your Mac holding down Command + R.
2. Prepare a clean external drive (at least 10 GB of storage).
3. Within OS X Utilities, choose Reinstall OS X.
4. Select external drive as a source.
5. Enter your Apple ID.

Now the OS should start downloading automatically onto the external drive. After the download is complete, your Mac will prompt you to do a restart, but at this point, you should completely shut it down. Now that the installation file is “captured” onto your external drive, you can reinstall the OS, this time running the file on your Mac.

1. Boot your Mac from your standard drive.
2. Connect the external drive.
3. Go to external drive > OS X Install Data.

Locate InstallESD.dmg disk image file — this is the file you need to reinstall Lion OS X. The same steps are valid for Mountain Lion and Mavericks.

How to downgrade a Mac running later macOS versions

If your Mac runs macOS Sierra 10.12 or macOS High Sierra 10.13, it is possible to revert it to the previous system if you are not satisfied with the experience. You can do it either with Time Machine or by creating a bootable USB or external drive.
Instruction to downgrade from macOS Sierra

Instruction to downgrade from macOS High Sierra

Instruction to downgrade from macOS Mojave

Instruction to downgrade from macOS Catalina

Before you do it, the best advice is to back your Mac up so your most important files stay intact. In addition to that, it makes sense to clean up your Mac from old system junk files and application leftovers. The easiest way to do it is to run CleanMyMac X on your machine (download it for free here).

Visit your local Apple Store to download older OS X version

If none of the options to get older OS X worked, pay a visit to nearest local Apple Store. They should have image installations going back to OS Leopard and earlier. You can also ask their assistance to create a bootable USB drive with the installation file. So here you are. We hope this article has helped you to download an old version of Mac OS X. Below are a few more links you may find interesting.

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1. Using Zoom with Apple devices and VoiceOver.

This course will provide an overview of using the Zoom Cloud Conferencing application on both the Mac platform and iOS. I will explain how to configure the application and how to best use it with VoiceOver.
Some of the topics that will be discussed include:
• Free verses paid accounts with Zoom.
• Security concerns and policies using Zoom as a host.
• The Zoom application interface on the Mac.
• The Zoom application interface in iOS
• The Participants list
• Chatting in Zoom
• Mac Zoom application preferences
• iOS settings for Zoom.
• Questions and Answers

This course is a free course for anyone to join.
This course is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 6 from 1 to 3 PM US Eastern time.

Online Lesson 1: Using Zoom with Apple devices and VoiceOver • price = $0.00

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2. Using Apple Mail effectively on your Mac.

I have had plenty of questions in regard to using Apple Mail and how to get the most out of the application on the Mac. I will attempt to go through the application in some detail and explain everything from the interface to its preferences of note.
Topics I will discuss will include:
• The application interface
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• Forwarding messages
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• Working with mailboxes
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• Managing junk mail
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This course is $15.00 to register
This course is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 20, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM US Eastern time.

Online Lesson 2: Using Apple Mail effectively on your Mac • price = $15.00

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3. Using a refreshable Braille display and VoiceOver on your Mac.

This course will discuss using a refreshable Braille display connected to your Mac via Bluetooth or USB. I will not endorse any specific brand or model and will, instead, provide an overview of such devices and how to best utilize them with a Mac running macOS Catalina or Big Sur.
Topics that I will cover will include:
• Choosing a Braille display
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• The VoiceOver Utility Braille category and subcategories.
• General use with the Braille display
• Customizing your Braille display
• Reading with a Braille display

This course is a free course for anyone to join
This course is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 3, from 1 to 2:30 PM US Eastern Time.

Online Lesson 3: Using a refreshable Braille display and VoiceOver on your Mac • price = $0.00

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4. VoiceOver and third party applications in iOS

This course will talk about obtaining applications from the iOS App Store and will be an overview of some of the most popular and useful applications among the blindness community. I will not endorse or push anyone towards any given application, but will mention various applications that either I am using or I know are being popularly used among the blind.
Topics that I will cover will include:
• The App Store in iOS
• Searching for apps and some tips
• Purchasing paid apps verses free apps
• Downloading apps and where to find them
• Updating apps
• Recognizer apps
• GPS in iOS
• Product scanners
• OCR in iOS
• Reading apps
• Apps for streaming services
• Q&A on apps

This course is $15.00 to register
This course is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 17, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM US Eastern time.

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Online Lesson 4: VoiceOver and third party applications in iOS • price = $15.00

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5. Using a refreshable Braille display and VoiceOver on your iOS Device.

This course will discuss using a refreshable Braille display connected to your iOS device via Bluetooth. I will not endorse any specific brand or model and will, instead, provide an overview of such devices and how to best utilize them with a iPhone or iPad running iOS 14.
Topics that I will cover will include:
• Choosing a Braille display
• How to connect or pair your Braille display to your iOS device
• The VoiceOver settings for Braille in iOS.
• General use with the Braille display
• Customizing your Braille display
• Reading with a Braille display

This course is a free course for anyone to join
This course is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, December 1, from 1 to 2:30 PM US Eastern Time.

Online Lesson 5: Using a refreshable Braille display and VoiceOver on your iOS Device • price = $0.00

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6. Word processing and Working with Text on the Mac using VoiceOver

This course will present a general overview of Mac word processor options that are currently available. It will then get into some word processing basics and VoiceOver commands in regard to managing text.
Some of the areas I will discuss will include:
• Word processor options
• The Auto save and Version History
• iCloud and documents
• Saving and retrieving documents
• VoiceOver and MacOS navigation commands
• Highlighting text
• VoiceOver Verbosity settings
• Spellchecking options
• Editing text

This course is $15.00 to register
This course is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, December 15, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM US Eastern time.

Online Lesson 6: Word processing and Working with Text on the Mac using VoiceOver • price = $15.00

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