Apple forced software update

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Apple forced software update

When Apple forces me to update my MacBook software it destroys my ability to function. I opened my MacBook to correct a malfunction on the online ordering system for my business. The MacBook wouldn’t open for me until I allowed a software update. I couldn’t do the update for 7 hours because it required me to be connected to a power source and I was out on the road. There was no option to download the new software at a more convenient time. Ridiculous. I’ve lost a lot of faith in Apple.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 12, 2020 9:46 AM

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a brody

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Dec 12, 2020 10:36 AM in response to Cyclist232

This is a user to user forum. Ranting is discouraged by the terms of use guidelines on the forum.

Go to the  Apple menu
Click on App Store
Now click on Preferences
In this, is a box for Automatic Updates (if checked by default, uncheck the box to disable automatic updates)

Older Mac OS version this may be found under Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Software Update.

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a brody

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Dec 12, 2020 10:42 AM in response to a brody

I might also add, if an update should appear as available, you should make time in the overnight hours to make the update happen after you backup your data. They are there to ensure your network connections are more secure and patch newer known vulnerabilities.

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