I don't have the software update button on my system preferences

when I check on how to update software on my mac mini it tells me to go to the "apple" icon then click "software update" But I do not get the "software update" option in my system preferences

Mac mini, OS X 10.11

Posted on Feb 23, 2021 11:14 AM

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Feb 23, 2021 11:34 AM in response to Mad-dog22

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