6 Reasons Not to Install the macOS Big Sur Beta and 5 Reasons To

Don't Install if You Aren't Prepared

Are you ready for the macOS 11 beta? If you can't answer with a resounding yes, then don't install this beta yet. Spend the time to make sure you are ready and everything will go smoother.

You need to take steps including a Time Machine backup and planning on where you will install the macOS Big Sur beta before you even download the first part of this update. A backup protects your files and it makes downgrading from macOS 11 to macOS Catalina easier. 

You should also do research into the macOS 11 beta to learn how it runs on older Macs and spend time researching app and hardware issues that other users are having before you take the plunge. 

Here is a list of the things you need to do before installing the macOS 11 beta. Spend time with this guide before you install the beta and you will be better prepared. Also, make sure you have enough time set aside for the installation.