To start, let’s use Spotlight. Simultaneously press Command + Space and the Spotlight window will pop up on your Mac screen. Then type in ‘software update’, as shown: If you aren’t already using Spotlight, oh, you’re missing out on one of the best features of the modern MacOS X operating system.
Use Software Update
One solution is to simply open the Mac App Store and navigate to the Updates section. Doing so will initiate a manual check for updates. This method isn’t perfect, of course, as it requires the user to both remember and take the time to launch the Mac App Store every day. Download Updates Manually. Sometimes, if Software Update hasn’t already informed you that a firmware update is available, it’s worth keeping an eye on the Apple support pages which provide direct links to manually download the updates themselves. The update process is as follows:-1. Check which firmware updates apply to your particular Mac.
How To Look For Updates Macbook Pro
- Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
- If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them. Or click “More info” to see details about each update and select specific updates to install. You might be asked to enter your administrator password.
- When Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are also up to date. That includes Safari, Music, Photos, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar and FaceTime.
- To automatically install future updates, including for apps that you got from the App Store, select 'Automatically keep my Mac up to date'. Your Mac will notify you when updates require it to restart, so you can always choose to install those later.
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- Learn how to get updates for earlier versions of macOS that don't include Software Update preferences.
- You can also use the App Store to update apps or re-download apps that came from the App Store.
- Learn which macOS your Mac is using and how to upgrade to the latest macOS.
- When your Mac is connected to a Personal Hotspot, large updates don't download automatically.
Use Software Update
- Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
- If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them. Or click “More info” to see details about each update and select specific updates to install. You may be asked to enter your administrator password.
- When Software Update informs you that your Mac is up to date, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are also up to date. That includes Safari, Music, Photos, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar and FaceTime.
- To install future updates automatically, including for apps that you've downloaded from the App Store, select “Automatically keep my Mac up to date”. Your Mac will notify you when updates require it to restart, so you can always choose to install those updates later.
Update the software on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
Find out how to update your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
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- Find out how to get updates for earlier versions of macOS that don't include Software Update preferences.
- You can also use the App Store to update apps or re-download apps that came from the App Store.
- Find out which macOS your Mac is using and how to upgrade to the latest macOS.
- When your Mac is connected to a Personal Hotspot, large updates aren't downloaded automatically.
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