The release of macOS 10.15 Catalina discontinues support for all 32-bit apps. This means the following sims games will no longer run: The Sims Medieval (EA) SimCity 2013 (EA) The original Sims 3 (EA) Aspyr have updated the following games to 64-bit in the Mac App Store so they will continue to work in Catalina: The Sims. With a 32-bit app running, go to the Parallels top menu and select View / Enter Coherence. The 32-bit app app will appear in its own windows on your Mac desktop, and a second top row menu (the virtual Mac menu) appears below the top menu of your MacOS main installation.

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With its enhancements and limitations, the new macOS 10.15 is inescapable. The official release is planned for September 2019, but Apple savvy users have tested Catalina long before — with the macOS 10.15 beta. If you’re not one of them, you might want to check the best assets of the new macOS here.

Catalina comes with extended workspace, no iTunes, and 64-bit app architecture. According to early user reports, the beta feels faster and more stable than the previous ones.

It’s not all rosy, though. By switching to 64-bit apps, macOS Catalina stops supporting the apps with 32-bit architecture. For you, this means no access to over 200 popular applications.

The bundle of incompatible apps have been discovered by iOS developer, Steve Moser, when he was testing the developer beta of Catalina. Once you upgrade, you can find the full list in Library/Apple/Library/Bundles.

We’ve collected the major Adobe, Apple, and Microsoft programs you’ll have issues with in macOS Catalina. No need to panic just yet — there are ways to fix this.

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Which Mac apps will stop working

The problem of Catalina incompatibility is not only about third-party apps. Apple is not 100% prepared too. For people working with multimedia projects, it’s important to know which Adobe software won’t be working after the update. So take a deep breath, and see what’s going away.

Apple apps not working in Catalina

• iWork’09, an old version of Apple’s office suite that includes Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. Apple released the newer bundle with 64-bit apps in 2013 — so an update will fix the problem here. Alternatively, you can get more advanced substitutes like Ulysses for writing and markdown.
• Final Cut Studio and Logic Studio. You can upgrade to Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X instead.
• Apple’s DVD Player (older versions released before macOS Mojave).
• Aperture. The app won’t work in Catalina, even though it’s 64-bit. Apple recommends to switch to Photos or Adobe Lightroom. If you need a pro-level editor for a moderate price, you might want to try CameraBag Pro.

Microsoft apps not working in Catalina

• The 2011 version of Microsoft Office (Word 2011, Excel 2011, PowerPoint 2011, Outlook 2011). To continue using the apps, get the 2016 version of Microsoft Office. Or, you can switch to Apple’s iWork, Ulysses, or other Mac alternatives.

Adobe apps not working in Catalina

Since Adobe moved to a subscription model called Creative Cloud, there has been lots of shared components introduced across Adobe products. For instance, if you buy a subscription, you may get a 64-bit application with a 32-bit installer. This won’t work in Catalina. Adobe says they are working on updating shared components for macOS 10.15. In the meantime, be aware of the incompatible apps:

• Photoshop. There have been issues with the 2018 version of Photoshop in macOS Mojave, so you may expect the trouble in Catalina as well. If you want to use the app, Adobe recommends to get Photoshop CC 2019.
• Premiere Pro. The app is 64-bit, but there have been reported issues related to camera and microphone access in macOS 10.15.
• Illustrator. The CS5 version won’t be supported in Catalina, but you may switch to CS6.
• InDesign. To this one, you have to say goodbye. At least, for now. The latest CS6 version hasn’t been updated to 64-bit architecture yet.
• Acrobat Pro. The recent version of the app, as well as Acrobat DC and Acrobat Reader DC, have 32-bit components. So it’s a no, for now.

Most Adobe apps — even those with 64-bit architecture — are known for Dark Mode issues. So if you continue using the apps in Catalina, be careful with the darkness.

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How to check if an app is compatible with Catalina

We’ve talked a lot about outdated app architecture, so the first thing you’ll want to check when upgrading is whether your app is 32-bit. Here’s an easy way to do it on Mac:

1. Click on the Apple logo in the upper left corner.
2. Select About This Mac > System Report.
3. Navigate to Applications under the Software tab.
4. Find your app on the list and check whether it says “Yes” in the 64-bit column. In macOS Catalina, there will be no such column. So, you’ll have to click on the app and see a short description that says “Kind: 64-bit.”

We also recommend to pay attention to the “Obtained from” field. Ideally, it should say Apple, Mac App Store, or Identified Developer. Avoid using apps that are specified as “Obtained from Unknown,” while these are most likely to misbehave.

If you want to uninstall 32-bit applications before upgrading, CleanMyMac X will swipe everything away for you. Open the app and go to Uninstaller. Filter your apps by 32-bit and click Uninstall. Instead of checking System Report every time, you can find and remove every outdated application in a few seconds.

If your app doesn’t work in macOS 10.15

The problem with 64-bit architecture is that many developers choose not to optimize their 32-bit applications for Mac with the release of Catalina. If that’s the case and you can’t find an alternative for the missing app, you might need to downgrade back to Mojave. Luckily, there’s a way to fix most problems with apps not working in Catalina:

• Check whether a developer has a 64-bit update for your app.
• Look for an alternative app compatible with macOS 10.15. For instance, most of the Adobe apps for photo and video editing can be replaced with Capto or CameraBag Pro.
• Roll back to Mojave and continue using 32-bit apps. You should note, though, that Apple may stop the support for Mojave by 2020, which means it will stop supporting 32-bit architecture sooner or later.

While many developers continue working on Catalina compatibility, there will be further changes to the list. For questions and quick insights, follow the MacRumors discussion on Catalina apps.

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The announcement of macOS Catalina at the 2019 Apple Worldwide Developer Conference marks the end of 32-bit application support in the operating system. When the new OS debuts this fall, if you install macOS Catalina on your Mac you will find that any 32-bit apps you may have on your Mac will no longer work. The move away from 32-bit architecture to 64-bit began with iOS transitioning in September 2017 with the release of iOS 11 and the warning signs of 32-Bits demise in macOS have been prevalent in macOS Mojave for the last year. Launching any 32-bit apps in Mojave results in the OS warning you that the app needs updating.

Apple’s move to a 64-bit architecture is important as it frees developers of the limitations of the 32-bit architecture, from both a software and hardware standpoint. 64-bit apps are ready to use the technologies of today and will also be ready for those of tomorrow.

Do I have 32 Bit Apps Installed on My Computer
If you are not sure if you are running any 32 bit apps on your Mac, you can check by using the following steps:

1. Click on the Apple icon in your Mac’s menubar and select ‘About This Mac’.
2. Next click on the ‘System Report’ button.
3. Scroll down the left hand column to the ‘Software’ section and click on ‘Applications’
4. You may want to increase the width of the window at this point so that the fourth column to the right is in view. This is the column that tells you if an application is 64-bit or not.To list the column in order, click on the column title ’64-bit (Intel)’. The 32-bit apps will be displayed at the top and are indicated with ‘No’ in the 64-bit column.

Making Choices
Now that you have found your apps that are 32-bit only you have essentially two choices:

• Not to update your macOS to macOS Catalina so that you can continue to run your 32-bit apps
• Contact the developer of your 32-bit apps and see if there is an update that is 64-bit ready.
• Find 64-bit apps to replace your 32-bit apps if there is no 64-bit equivalent of your app available.

What About iWeb?
As you may already know, or have found out through the above 32-bit app check, iWeb is a 32-bit app. Apple discontinued the product back in in 2012 although development had ceased in 2011 with the release of iWeb 3.0.4. This leaves you with two choices: to stay with your existing macOS or find an alternative.

Choices for iWeb Users Moving To macOS Catalina
If you are looking to move to macOS Catalina, we would, of course, EverWeb as the best replacement product. With Adobe Muse discontinued and Sandvox without development for over two years now, EverWeb becomes an even more compelling choice. Here’s some reasons we believe that EverWeb remains the strongest choice for iWeb users, and for anyone else looking for a website builder that give you the flexibility of design without having to code:

1. EverWeb has been a 64-Bit app since 2018 so is right up to date with taking advantage of what 64-bit architecture offers.
2. You don’t need to code at all. EverWeb’s drag and drop simplicity is like that of iWeb’s and its built-in features are usually only one or two mouse clicks away.
3. EverWeb has SEO built in for better Search Engine Page Rankings!
4. EverWeb is the easiest product on the market for building Responsive websites. One page design for all device types!
5. Fully featured, integrated blogging is even easier with an iWeb blog import feature that only takes a few mouse clicks to complete.
6. EverWeb’s easy to use interface will make iWeb users feel immediately at home. There’s a very small learning curve and the clean, modern look of EverWeb gives you an idea of how iWeb could have looked in 2019!
7. You can host with your own provider or with EverWeb which is a very cost effective option and gives you more features, such as 404 Page Not Found and 301 Page Redirects, straight out of the box. There is also the additional option for end to end data encryption, via HTTPS, at just the tick of a box. For some EverWeb+Hosting plan this is a free option. For other plans, there is a yearly charge.
8. Regular product updates. EverWeb gets new features and updates frequently throughout the year. iWeb users will gain boilerplate templates, responsive design, project file backups, SEO built directly in to EverWeb, animation effects, one-click publishing and much more. There’s always something new for your website to keep it up to date!
9. You own the product. EverWeb is not a subscription service. The product you initially buy is yours to keep. With your initial purchase you also get a year of product updates and support. If you don’t want to renew at the end of the year, you still keep the product you initially purchased.
10. And let’s not forget that there’s 7×24 support, 365 days a year if you have a valid user licence, a vibrant user community on the EverWeb Discussion Forum, and a host of third party widgets and theme templates available for every need!

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Making the Switch… How Easy Is It?
Making the switch from iWeb to EverWeb will take some time and effort. How much time and effort depends on the nature and complexity of your website. Most of the conversion work should be straight forward and there are a number of iWeb to EverWeb conversion videos available to help guide you. As mentioned earlier, converting your iWeb blog can be done in EverWeb at the touch of a button.

If you don’t want to do the hard work yourself, you can always engage EverWeb’s Professional Services who can give you a quote for a website conversion.

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The EverWeb Advantage
EverWeb is now in its sixth year with an updates every few months, a great and expanding third party market for widgets and theme templates and a user community where you can always post questions or suggestions on how to make EverWeb even better.

You can try EverWeb for free. You can even build a complete website in the demo version. The only thing the demo version does not allow you to do is to publish your site. If you purchase EverWeb, this feature becomes unlocked. You won’t lose the website project you have built either so no time and effort is wasted!

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Time’s running out for iWeb. Now’s the time for change!