how do I update my Mac software

demetriis Said:

"how do I update my software"

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About Updating a Mac:

Looking to upgrade to macOS Monterey?

Verify macOS Compatibility:

A. Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support

B. How to Verify:

I. Reveal your Model:

What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...

1. Go to: Apple menu
2. Click: About this Mac
3. View: Second Line-Down

then...

II. Compare the Results:

See if the Model you found is shown here:

• macOS Monterey is Compatible with these Computers - Apple Support

III. If Compatible:

• Back Up your Mac First:  Be certain you Create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, so that way you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reconfiguration.

How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

Have a backup prior to upgrading.

If you upgrade past macOS Mojave—if your Mac supports macOS Catalina or newer—ensure all your apps, and your printer and scanner drivers—are all 64-bit apps. Older 32-but apps will have to be updated, upgraded, replaced, or retired. This includes Microsoft Office 2011 and earlier, which must be upgraded to newer, or replaced, or retired. To find older and problematic apps, you can use the Go64 tool.

In System Preferences -> Software Update. This will show any available updates for your machine.