Been holding off upgrading to Big Sur - but having more and more issues with OBS lately - so thinking a clean install and upgrade may be worth the punt. Just wanted to check with you lot that OBS is as solid (as it can be) on Big Sur now - or would you still recommend staying 'safe' on.

• One of my production Mac is still on Mojave. I want to update to Catalina and not Big Sur (waiting for dust to settle down). Automatic update from system preferences only proposes Big Sur as well as some patch updates for MacOS 10.14.6.
• How to install a macOS update in Big Sur, Catalina, or Mojave. Installing updates for macOS, once you’re running Big Sur, Catalina, or Mojave, is a bit different than the previous ones. Instead of opening the Mac App Store, you’ll need to do the following: Open system preferences; Click on ‘Software Update’.
• I am not ready to move to Bog Sur, and I do not want it for now. However today Catalina greeted me with ‘Updates Availabe’ notification for Big Sur, and usual red circle. I tried some terminal commands (replacing word ‘Catalina with Big Sur’) in order to stop it, however as far as.

macOS Big Sur elevates the most advanced desktop operating system in the world to a new level of power and beauty. Experience Mac to the fullest with a refined new design. Enjoy the biggest Safari update ever. Discover new features for Maps and Messages. And get even more transparency around your privacy.

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How To Upgrade From Catalina To Big Sur

macOS Big Sur is compatible with the following computers. If your Mac isn't compatible, you might be able to install an old version of macOS instead.

MacBook introduced in 2015 or later
MacBook Air introduced in 2013 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in late 2013 or later
Mac mini introduced in 2014 or later
iMac introduced in 2014 or later
iMac Pro
Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later
View the complete list of compatible computers.

If upgrading from macOS Sierra or later, your Mac needs 35.5GB of available storage to upgrade. If upgrading from an earlier release, your Mac needs up to 44.5GB of available storage. To upgrade from OS X Mountain Lion, first upgrade to OS X El Capitan, then upgrade to macOS Big Sur.

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If you're using macOS Mojave or later, get macOS Big Sur via Software Update: Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Software Update.

Or use this link to open the macOS Big Sur page on the App Store: Get macOS Big Sur. Then click the Get button or iCloud download icon.

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Migrate From Catalina To Big Sur

After downloading, the installer opens automatically. Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions.

Upgrade From Catalina To Big Sur

Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. During installation, it might restart and show a progress bar or blank screen several times. You might find it easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.

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After installing macOS Big Sur, you will be notified when updates to macOS Big Sur are available. To check for updates, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Software Update.