Since os x mountain lion in 2013, mac software updates have been delivered to users alongside app updates in the mac app store. with macos mojave, that changes.mojave introduces a completely. But when it comes to macos software updates, the mac app store is really just a front end for a unix command, and fans of the mac's terminal can actually use this command to update their mac.. Edit article how to check for and install updates on a mac computer. in this article: updating app store apps and system software enabling automatic updates updating apps installed without the app store upgrading to a newer os x version installing updates in legacy os x versions community q&a software updates keep your computer and programs secure, fix errors, and provide new features..
In the updates section of the mac app store, apple software updates will appear near the top of the page. usually, the section will say "updates are available for your computer," followed by the names of the available updates, such as os x update 10.8.1.. The app store continues to be where you download updates to mac app store apps however, so as part of a general update and maintenance routine you’ll want to be sure to check for system software updates as well as the updates tab of the mac app store still.. Mac app store’s updates tab now lists only app updates the software update shortcut has not returned to the apple menu the new pane also combines settings for app updates, quarantine updates and more.
