Mac OS X updates
On the software side, Apple also breaks prices, since its iWork office suite (Pages, Numbers and Keynote) and its iLife entertainment package (iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand) become free with the purchase of a new Mac. However, this policy should “cost” some $ 900 million to Apple.

Use Mac OS X Updates

  1. Download the latest software update:

    • Choose System Settings from the Apple menu at the top right corner of the screen. In the left-hand sidebar, click General. Then click Software Update.
    • Choose System Preferences if you do not have System Settings under the Apple menu. Click Software Update on the new window.
    • Can’t find Software Update settings?
  2. Software Update will automatically start checking for updates when you launch it.

    • Click the Update or Upgrade button if new software is available on your Mac OS X updates. What is the simple difference between an upgrade and an update?
    • Software Update will tell you that your Mac is current even if there is no new software available. Software Update only shows software compatible with your Mac. Software Update will not show you a newer version of macOS, or Safari if it is not compatible with your Mac. What Mac models are compatible with Software Update?
  3. You will be asked for your administrator password before installation can begin. This is the password that you use to login to your Mac.
  4. During the upgradation process, your Mac software may restart several times and display a progress bar. Find out what to do if installation fails.

How to enable automatic updates

First, you should be aware that your Mac can update itself automatically. Most Macs are set to automatically update so that users don’t have to ask, “How do I upgrade macOS?” Every few months. It is generally fine for your Mac repair to update automatically. However, some features in the newer macOS versions break older apps. You should consider your needs. If you don’t want to risk files or apps being moved around, you shouldn’t use automatic updates.

For most people, upgrading your Mac automatically is fine. How to upgrade macOS Ventura or macOS Sonoma?

  1. Choose Apple menu > System Settings from the top-left corner.
  2. Click on General in the System Settings window on the left, then Software Update on its right.
  3. Click on the Info button to the right of Automatic Updates.
  4. You’ll find options to “Check for updates,”  “Download new updates as soon as they are available,”  “Install Mac OS X Updates,” and “Install application updates from the App Store.”. Select the automatic update option you wish to use. Click on Done. Click Done.

You can see that you are in a position of power. You can have your Mac automatically check for updates, but not to download them. It’s a good option for people who want to have more control over their Mac updating.

You can receive real time security updates in addition to regular macOS updates if your Mac is running macOS 13 Ventura or later. Apple made this change so that your Mac is always up to date with security standards, and less vulnerable to malware and security breaches.

Upgrade all Mac software at once

When you update your Mac, the next thing you should do is to update your apps so that they work correctly on a new operating system. Some software updates are available in the App store (if you have installed your apps through App Store), but not all. This is my preferred method. CleanMyMac X is my preferred way to update all applications in bulk.

Clean My Mac includes a software updater. How to use it

    1. CleanMyMac X is now available for download.
    2. Click Updater in the left-sidebar.
    3. Click View Updates.
    4. Click Update to update the selected items. Done!