How to update a Mac to a new version of macOS

Keeping macOS up to date on your Mac is very important and this is how you can check it

Have a Updating your Mac is more important than most people thinknot only because of the new macOS features we can enjoy, but also because of the security bugs that are fixed. An updated Mac is a Mac that runs faster, is more secure, and performs better.

In Our Mac can have very sensitive filesboth personal and professional, so it is crucial that all security bugs are fixed. Also, if you use it especially for work, you will need it to work as fast as possible. To achieve this, it is best to have it updated to the latest version available.

How to update macOS on a Mac

Whether you have a MacBook, iMac, Mac mini, or Mac Studio, all Apple computers update in the same way, using the same steps. And it’s not like updating an iPhone, where you have multiple options; on macOS, there’s only one way to update.

Before starting the process, we recommend that you make a backup of your Mac. macOS updates are usually trouble-freebut it’s always better to be safe. Once you’ve got your important files back, here are the steps to follow to update a Mac:

1. Connect your Mac to a Wi-Fi network; internet connection required.
2. Click the Apple menu  in the upper left corner of the screen.
3. Now select System Settings (formerly known as System Preferences) and in the sidebar, click General.
4. In the right area, click Software Update.
5. Once you open the Software Update section, your Mac will automatically start checking for an update.
6. When the update appears, click Install.
7. Before you begin the installation, you’ll need to enter your administrator password, which is the password you use to log in to your Mac.
8. During the installation process, your Mac will restart and display a progress bar or blank screen several times.
9. When everything is finished, the macOS login window will appear.

I don’t see a macOS update, what’s going on?

If you don’t see any new software updates available for your Mac in the Software Update section, it means that The Mac is now updated to the latest version available. Software Update only displays software that is compatible with your Mac model.

Also, you should know that there are two types of updates on the Mac: major updates and minor updates:

• Newer “small” version updates to the version of macOS you already have installed, such as an update from macOS Sequoia 15.1 to macOS Sequoia 15.2.
• New major version updates to macOS with a new name, such as an update from macOS Sonoma to macOS Sequoia. If you receive one of these large updates, your Mac will be able to install all of the smaller updates.

Here’s how you can update your Mac, something that you should do it at least once a monthThis process can take a while – small updates may install in a few minutes, but large updates can take almost an hour, so keep that in mind.

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