What That “Not Optimized For Your Mac” Message Means

Author: Justin Pot / Source: howtogeek.com

Mac: If you depend on any older software, you’ve probably seen a cryptic message today.

“This application is not optimized for your Mac,” says the warning. “This app needs to be updated by its developer to improve compatibility.”

What does that mean? That the app in question is 32 bits.

Apple plans to eventually stop supporting 32 bit applications entirely, and this warning is just one step along that path.

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