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Checking for Updates in Mac OS
Step 1
Click on the blue apple icon in the top-most left-hand corner of the screen. Select the Software Update option.
Step 2
Mac OS will automatically begin searching for any available updates.
Step 3
Once Mac OS has completed its search, a list of available updates will appear. Make sure that the updates you wish to install are selected and that a checkmark is placed in the box next to the desired updates. Then click the Install button at the bottom of the window.
Step 4
Mac OS will ask you to verify your name in order to install the updates. type your name in the Name box.
Step 5
Next, type your Mac OS password in the password space.
Step 6
Should any of the updates require you to agree to a License Agreement, click the "Agree" button in the bottom right-hand corner of the window.
Step 7
Mac OS will now install the updates. Some updates may prompt you to restart your computer. Simply restart your computer and your update installation will be complete.
Congratulations!
You have successfully checked Mac OS software updates.
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