Best version for 2017 Mac?

[cointrelle]

Hey y'all,

I previously had a 2023 version of Photoshop installed on my 2017 Mac Desktop (v 24 I believe), but I think an update removed it and replaced it with the latest version of Photoshop, which I don't want, as it runs TOO slowly on my older computer.

Looks like versions 23 and 24 are no longer available, so upon uninstalling the latest version I replaced it with the oldest version available - version 22.2.

 My 2017 Mac's operating system recently updated to OS Ventura 13.7.8  too (Photoshop 2023 / v 24  was installed prior to this OS update). Should I stick to Photoshop 22.2, or install version 25 instead? 

[creative explorer]

@cointrelle Using older software, even if it runs better, can present significant security risks. The primary danger is that older versions no longer receive security updates from Adobe.  But, if you are okay with that, you've been warned.

[cointrelle]

Thanks for the tip

[ExUSA]

At this point, pretty much anything is going to be slow on that computer. I'd be looking at upgrading to a new, supported M-series Mac.