Turn OFF the white flash WITH 10.8.5 - the old solution is no longer an option

1. What version of macOS is 10.8 5?
2. How do I upgrade from 10.8 5 to Mojave?
3. How do I turn off the flash on my MacBook?
4. How do I update my Mac when it says no updates available?
5. How do I get an older version of OSX?
6. Can a Mac be too old to update?
7. Is Mojave better than High Sierra?
8. Why can't I update my Mac from 10.8 5?
9. Why does my Mac flash white?
10. How long does a Mac laptop last?
11. Why does Netflix keep flashing?

What version of macOS is 10.8 5?

OS X Mountain Lion (version 10.8) is the ninth major release of macOS, Apple Inc.'s desktop and server operating system for Macintosh computers.
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OS X Mountain Lion.

How do I upgrade from 10.8 5 to Mojave?

You can download and install from the Mac App Store > Featured > macOS Mojave. Make sure you have more than 4 GB of RAM; the new OS versions are very RAM hungry.

How do I turn off the flash on my MacBook?

On your Mac, go to System Preferences > Energy Saver > and uncheck the option for “Automatic graphics switching” (note that Mac Air models do not have this option, Mac Book Pro models have this option).

How do I update my Mac when it says no updates available?

Go to System Preferences and select the app store, turn on Automatically check for updates and checkmark ON all the options. This includes download, install app updates, install macOS updates, and install system.

How do I get an older version of OSX?

Open the Mac App Store (choose Store > Sign In if you need to log in). Click Purchased. Scroll down to find the copy of OS X or macOS you want. Click Install.

Can a Mac be too old to update?

Apple said that would run happily on a late 2009 or later MacBook or iMac, or a 2010 or later MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini or Mac Pro. If you Mac is supported read: How to update to Big Sur. This means that if your Mac is older than 2012 it won't officially be able to run Catalina or Mojave.

Is Mojave better than High Sierra?

If you're a fan of dark mode, then you may well want to upgrade to Mojave. If you're an iPhone or iPad user, then you may want to consider Mojave for the increased compatibility with iOS. If you plan to run a lot of older programs that don't have 64-bit versions, then High Sierra is probably the right choice.

Why can't I update my Mac from 10.8 5?

The updates that you downloaded previously like 10.9. 5 are only updates and you must have an earlier version of Mavericks installed for those updates to take, as you are on Mountain Lion 10.8. 5 that could never work. Mavericks full install version is no longer available for download.

Why does my Mac flash white?

If you use MacBook Pro, MacBook screen blinking is sometimes caused by Energy Saver working improperly. If you enable “Automatic graphics switching” in Energy Saver, your Mac will alternate between 2 different graphics chips.

How long does a Mac laptop last?

According to MacWorld, the average MacBook Pro lasts from five to eight years. Based on OS updates alone, you can see that a Mac typically lasts between eight and 11 years, depending on the model.

Why does Netflix keep flashing?

Unfortunately, the built-in Intel graphics cards are the reason for the flickering and flashing. So we need to turn on the high-performance graphics card when watching Netflix.