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How do i get rid of the red circle icon on my preferences icon

Mac mini, macOS 10.14

Posted on Feb 12, 2021 1:59 PM

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Posted on Feb 12, 2021 4:53 PM

Usually that means that there is a software update waiting for you to install. Installing the update will make the red badge go away.

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