Beginner Guide: Keep Your Mac Updated (So It Stays Fast + Secure)
What this is: a simple habit that prevents most Mac problems. Who it’s for: anyone using a work Mac.
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The Simple Steps
Check for updates regularly
Updates fix bugs, improve speed, and patch security holes.
Turn on automatic updates
Your Mac can install updates overnight so you don’t have to think about it."Hands-on experience is invaluable for learning new systems."
Restart when asked
A restart finishes the update properly.
Apple’s step-by-step guide:
Update macOS on your Mac (official Apple guide): https://support.apple.com/en-us/108382
Software Update settings on Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-…elp/mchla7037245/mac
Why this matters for SMBs
Old software is one of the easiest ways for hackers to get in. Staying updated is “security without the headache.”
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