Software Update settings on Mac — by Apple Support

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Shows where to find Software Update in System Settings and how to turn automatic downloading and installation on or off.

Quick steps

Open System Settings
Select General
Choose Software Update

Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.

Read the full article on support.apple.com

Source: Software Update settings on Mac by Apple Support. Licence: Link only (©).

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
Tested hands-on: Not by Oddbyte.Me

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