But in the world of Mac enthusiasts, "obsolete" is just a suggestion. Enter the .
: Many older Macs, especially those with Metal-compatible graphics, can run Big Sur with full hardware acceleration for a smooth experience. Compatibility & Requirements
app from your Applications folder. Use it to "Patch Kexts" for hardware features like Wi-Fi. 3. Using Big Sur Micro Patcher (Advanced)
Telling the installer that your 2012 MacBook Pro is actually a supported 2014 model.