unable to do updates 0n my Mac as it keeps spinning
cannot update my iMac as updates keeps spinning with no results
iMac 21.5″, macOS 11.7
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I understand Software Update is spinning, allegedly "Checking for updates..." with no apparent progress.
Several workarounds have been proposed, such as restarting your Mac in "Safe Mode" and checking for updates while in that mode, and / or resetting NVRAM. Try both.
How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support
Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
Related: Software Update stuck at "Checking for updates"… - Apple Community