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KTH Mac

Here you will find information and instructions to use your Mac efficiently in KTH's IT environment.
It is for you who use a Mac at KTH, both the KTH Mac version and your own.

KTH Mac

KTH Mac is the Mac variant of the IT Workplace. This service provides easy access to software, backup, automated updates, and other services.

The service KTH Mac

Software for KTH Mac – KTH Self Service

Current news

We constantly inventory the Macs in our systems and make sure they are running updated operating systems that meet today's security requirements.

Apple supports the latest macOS versions– macOS 26 Tahoe– and the previous two– macOS 15 Sequoia and macOS 14 Sonoma– with security updates. We follow Apple in this for the computers in our care. If your computer is running an older macOS, you will therefore receive notifications from us about updating your operating system.

If your computer is running an older version, you must therefore update your OS, according to our instructions for Updating Mac from older macOS .

If your computer is too old to support these versions, it may be time to consider a hardware upgrade. A modern Mac not only improves security but also the work experience with access to the latest programs, features and software updates.

If you need help or have questions about updating, please contact it-support@kth.se .

Current Apple information

Current versions:

KTH Mac support the 3 latest macOS versions: 14 (Sonoma), 15 (Sequoia) and 26 (Tahoe).

The following are the latest OS versions from Apple:

  • macOS 26.2, macOS 15.7.3, macOS 14.8.3
  • iOS 26.2, iOS 18.7.3
  • ipadOS 26.2, ipadOS 18.7.3
  • watchOS 26.2

All users are encouraged to keep their devices updated to latest possible version.

Current macOS: macOS 26 Tahoe

Apple's annual major macOS system upgrade, most recently called macOS 26, was released on September 16, 2025, and is a major update, with a new look and focus on user productivity.

With a renewed focus on AI, macOS 26 requires Apple's own processors. See below under Compatible computers.

We recommend waiting a few weeks before upgrading to macOS 26 to avoid the usual teething problems. First, back up your computer, update all apps, and then install the upgrade.

Changes and news

Appearance: Liquid Glass

Transparent, lens-like effects everywhere - in the menu bar, Dock, window borders and icons.

AI: Apple Intelligence

Apple continues with its interpretation of AI - Apple Intelligence. Everything happens on the computer, but you can connect it to public AI services if you want.

  • Live Translation for text in Messages, live captions in FaceTime and real-time translation in the Phone app

  • Shortcuts in Shortcuts can automate complex tasks: summarize text, generate images via Image Playground, get ChatGPT support

Apple Intelligence is available in EU countries, but has limited language support so far.

Continuity:

  • Continuation from Sequoia with iPhone mirroring. You can manage and control your phone on your Mac, and use features like Call Screening and live translation.

  • Live Activities from iPhone (e.g. delivery status, flights) appear as updates in the menu bar

Productivity and communication tools: Spotlight

Spotlight goes from search manager to command center:

  • Search apps and files on your computer as before, now also in the clipboard history and on cloud drives. Intelligent sorting and filtering make it easier to see and find the right information.

  • Quick actions directly from the search bar - send emails, create reminders and the like.

  • With Quick Keys, you can create quick key combinations for different functions, such as "sm" to send messages.

Other:

  • Terminal supports 24-bit color and Powerline fonts

  • Launchpad is replaced by App Library in Spotlight, and iPhone apps can be mirrored via Continuity

Compatible computers

Mac mini: M1, 2020 and later
Mac Pro: 2019 and later
Mac Studio: 2022 and later
iMac: 2020 and later
iMac Pro: not compatible
MacBook: not compatible
MacBook Air: M1, 2020 and later
MacBook Pro:

  • 13-inch: 2020, four Thunderbolt 3 ports and later

  • 14-inch: 2021 and later

  • 16-inch: 2019 and later

macOS 26 Tahoe sets stricter hardware requirements compared to last year - only computers with Apple processors or Intel+T2 chip will work. This is the last macOS to support Intel.
However, just because your computer meets the hardware requirements doesn't mean you can use all the new features - many of them do require the Apple processor.

The computer labs run macOS 15 Sequoia

All Mac computer rooms in building 43:3 (Turkos, Violett, Konst and Musik) run macOS 15.x with local home directory and access to Windows home directories. Read more here: Your home directory in the Mac labs  

The iMacs in the computer labs have USB-C ports only. If you need to use USB-A port for a computer lab session or for personal data storage, you therefore need an adapter.