You can automate much of this process so that your Mac updates everything automatically without bothering you, too. Apple and app developers patch security holes when they're found-and they add helpful new features to macOS and your applications, too.īeyond the usual security patches and app updates, Apple offers shiny new versions of macOS to Mac users every year-for free.
Keeping your Mac up-to-date may seem like a chore, but it's an essential part of protecting yourself online.