MacOS Updates
Your Mac needs to update periodically to get the latest security fixes and features.
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Importance of OS updates
Importance of OS updates
Software and OS updates are essential to keeping your device secure and working. It's also important that the version of all our school devices don't drift too apart, so that IT can support and manage them effectively.
The problem is that updates can be disruptive since they often require you to reboot your Mac and can leave you unable to use your machine for a while.Â
Also, updates can change how certain things function, which can take some getting used to and make us hesitant to update.
When to update
When to update
MacOS usually has smaller updates and larger upgrades. IT will attempt to manage these updates for you, ensuring they do not disrupt your work but are also not left too late.
You should perform updates as soon as possible. They typically only take a few minutes to install and may not even require rebooting.
Upgrades have a fancy name like 'Tahoe' or 'Sequoia'. They typically take longer to install, around 20 minutes up to an hour. We suggest waiting until the Term break to do an upgrade.
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