Use Software Update
- Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
- If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them. Or click “More info” to see details about each update and select specific updates to install. You might be asked to enter your administrator password.
- When Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are also up to date. That includes Safari, Music, Photos, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, and FaceTime.
- To automatically install future updates, including for apps that you got from the App Store, select “Automatically keep my Mac up to date.” Your Mac will notify you when updates require it to restart, so you can always choose to install those later.
Update the software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Learn how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
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Download Mac OS X Lion from the Mac App Store. This will update your existing 10.6.8 installation to 10.7 and takes about 20 to 40 minutes after it has been downloaded, depending on the speed of your hard drive. Options for running OS X 10.6.8 Eventual upgrade to OS X 10.6.8 will be necessary in order to use its version of the App Store; however, it is not necessary to upgrade to it until you are. I purchased Norton Security Deluxe. I have tried to install it. I get a message that I have MAC OS x 10.6.8-but, it requires MAC OS x 10.7. My updates say that have the most current software. What do read more.
The system was included with Mac OS X versions up to version 10.6.8. Apple dropped support for Classic mode on the new Intel Macs. Third party emulation software such as Mini vMac, Basilisk II and SheepShaver provided support for some early versions of Mac OS. Run Software Update: To be sure you’re running both the latest version of Mac OS X—version 10.6.8, for example, includes fixes to Snow Leopard that are required for upgrading to Mountain Lion.
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Mac Software Update From 10.6.8 To 10.7 Update
- Learn how to get updates for earlier versions of macOS that don't include Software Update preferences.
- You can also use the App Store to update apps or redownload apps that came from the App Store.
- Learn which macOS your Mac is using and how to upgrade to the latest macOS.
- When your Mac is connected to a Personal Hotspot, large updates don't download automatically.