MacUpdate is the best way to discover Free Mac Software. Download, install, or update Mac Apps, read user reviews or submit your own. Hello, A friend of mine is using an early 2009 iMac for his small business. It's never had any OS updates run on it. Fb software for pc. It's not compatible with Sierra so I was hoping to update to a previous compatible version but am unable to find older Mac OS in the app store. Use Software Update preferences on your Mac. Get the latest macOS updates, including the apps that come with macOS, and important security updates. Open Software Update preferences for me. Use App Store on your Mac. In the App Store, you can choose from thousands of Mac apps, explore Safari extensions, and find app updates.
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- 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.
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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.
