Macintosh Updates

To update Mac OS X, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Apple menu in the upper left corner of the screen.
  2. Select Software Update....
  3. Check all the items you want to install.
  4. Click Install xx Items.
  5. Restart the computer if necessary.

To have updates installed automatically for you:

  1. Open the Apple menu in the upper left corner of the screen.
  2. Select System Preferences....
  3. In the System section click Software Update.
  4. Click the checkbox for Check for updates: and Download important updates in the background.

Your computer will alert you when updates are ready to be installed.