How to set up automatic security updates for a computer using Apple Mac OS X

Last Updated: 14/10/08

It is important that your systems software is kept up to date.

If a security threat occurs, such as a bug which affects systems, you will then be less likely to be affected by a virus or worm.

To configure Automatic OS Updates for Mac OS X follow the steps below.

Step 1

From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.

Step 2

From the View menu choose Software Update. Click Update Now. Select the items you want to install ,then click Install.

Step 3

Enter an Admin Username and Password. After the Update is complete, restart the computer if necessary.

Step 4

From the Software Update Preference panel click the radio button for Automatically updating. From the Check for updates pop-up menu choose the interval you prefer (daily,weekly, or monthly).

How to set up automatic security updates for a computer using Apple Mac OS X

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