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Enabling Automatic Software Updates in OS X

Apple releases periodic updates to patch security holes in their operating systems and fix other bugs in their software. Mac OS X can download software updates automatically, ensuring that you stay current with the latest security patches and software releases directly from Apple.

  1. Click the Apple Menu, then click System Preferences.

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  2. Under System, click Software Update.

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  3. Click on Check for Updates. (For some versions of OSX, this is called Update Software.)

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  4. Under Check for Updates, select Daily.

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  5. To update your computer immediately, click Check Now and install all available updates.

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