Official docs outline
14 sections- macOS User Guide
Everyday use of macOS, the desktop, Dock, menu bar, and apps.
- Finder and files
Organizing files and folders, tags, and file management.
- Spotlight search
Searching files, apps, and the web from Spotlight.
- System Settings
Configuring displays, network, accounts, and other preferences.
- Users and accounts
Creating users, administrators, and standard accounts.
- Time Machine backups
Backing up and restoring files.
- FileVault disk encryption
Encrypting the startup disk and recovery keys.
- Apple Platform Security
Secure boot, Gatekeeper, SIP, keychain, and the security architecture.
- Gatekeeper and runtime protection
Code signing, notarization, and app launch checks.
- System Integrity Protection
Protecting system files and processes from modification.
- Keychain Access
Storing passwords, keys, and certificates.
- Terminal and the shell
Using the command line, zsh, and shell scripting basics.
- Disk Utility and APFS
Managing disks, volumes, and the Apple File System.
- launchd services
Daemons and agents, plist job definitions, and starting background services.
Each section links to the official page. Titles and summaries by Extra Credit; the docs belong to their authors.
Versions and support
6 release lines| Line | Released | Latest | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Sep 14, 2026 | 27.2 | Supported |
| 26 | Sep 15, 2025 | 26.7.2 | Supported |
| 15 | Sep 16, 2024 | 15.8.2 | Supported |
| 14 | Sep 26, 2023 | 14.8.9 | Ended Sep 14, 2026 |
| 13 | Oct 24, 2022 | 13.7.8 | Ended Sep 15, 2025 |
| 12 | Oct 25, 2021 | 12.7.6 | Ended Sep 16, 2024 |
Source: endoflife.date