#MAC OS UPDATE DRIVERS#
Check that your printers/ scanners etc have updated drivers and software available for the new OS. Check that third party apps you use have updates available for the new OS. Before upgrading make a full back up of your Mac. At this stage, a lot of bugs are still being reported after five beta releases, notably with the user interface - many of which you can find chronicled here. Go to the Download OS section and click on the OS you want to install. The next generation of macOS, ‘Ventura’, is due for release in October, and beta testing has been underway for some time. To set advanced update options, click Advanced, then do any of the following: To have your Mac check for updates automatically, select Check for updates.
#MAC OS UPDATE INSTALL#
To automatically install macOS updates, select Automatically keep my Mac up to date.
Given the importance of the security updates it brings, I would advise you to update your Mac as a matter of priority. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Software Update. Unlike iOS 15.6.1 Verdict, there were some conflicting reports about macOS 12.5.1 but nine days on, I can confirm this is a solid update with no major bugs. I will publish my final verdict here in one week.Ġ8/28 Final Verdict: apologies for the delayed final verdict. If you wish to check for an update, click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your desktop and select System Preferences > Software Update. Note: hesitant upgraders can bookmark this guide because it will be updated with any relevant flaws or features I find. Given the severity of these vulnerabilities and the isolated reports of bugs within macOS 12.5.1, there is every reason to update as soon as possible. Both flaws allow hackers to remotely execute malicious code on your iPhone, iPad or Mac and potentially take over your device.Īpple said it understands both vulnerabilities “may have been actively exploited” before it was able to release the patches. Your Mac should keep itself updated automatically, however, you can manually check for updates by going to the Apple menu, then click Software Update to. Upgrades are from one major version to the next 10.13 High Sierra to 10.14 Mojave to 10.15 Catalina. Eventually the updates stop coming and we are more or less forced to upgrade to the next big version. The flaws were found in the kernel, a program at the core of the OS ( CVE-2022-32894) and WebKit, the engine that powers the Safari web browser ( CVE-2022-32893). Update affects the the currently installed OS as Catalina 10.15.1 to 10.15.2 to 10.15.3 etc. That said, the security patches have made international news after Apple disclosed two major ‘zero day’ flaws which affect all its operating systems.
#MAC OS UPDATE HOW TO#
Once the download is complete, click Continue. How to get updates for macOS Mojave or later Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu, then click Software Update to check for updates. Wait for the installer to finish downloading. Once you find the right version, click the Get or Download button. MacOS 12.5.1 is a dedicated security update with no added features or bug fixes. Here’s how to run updates for old (or shall we say ancient) versions: Open the App Store on your Mac.
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