About background updates in macOS — by Apple Support
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Explains how a Mac gets security configuration and system data updates in the background, often without a restart, and where to make sure those settings are enabled.
Quick steps
- Open Software Update settings
- Turn on system data and security updates
- Enable background security improvements (newer macOS)
Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.
Source: About background updates in macOS by Apple Support. Licence: Link only (©).
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