Apple also releases system updates that keep your mac secure and stable. when a new major version of os x is released, you can download the upgrade for free from the app store. if you're using an older version of os x, updates are handled through the software update utility.. How to prepare your mac for an update. as we said above, we recommend that you don't jump right in and install the new software straight away though.. To manually check for software updates, select software update from the apple menu. the window below appears. your mac connects to apple's servers and searches for new software. the window below appears..
This can be initiated by clicking the apple icon at the top left of your screen and selecting the software update option. choose to upgrade to os x snow leopard 10.6.8. choose to upgrade to os x. Make sure your mac is plugged in if it's a laptop. tap the apple icon at the top left of your mac's main menu bar, and choose "software update..." the mac app store will open, showing you. If your system is up to date, you'll see the check box to automatically install apple's updates, and the advanced button, which allows you to set preferences for your how mac looks for updates and.
