Software Updates

I recently bought a MacBook Air and it is running OSHighSierra.

Online it says there should be an update, but my App Store is not showing any updates.

Any help making sure I am running the most recent update?

Posted on Jan 16, 2022 08:03 PM

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Posted on Jan 16, 2022 08:04 PM

SNC1516 Said:

"Software Updates: I recently bought a MacBook Air and it is running OSHighSierra. Online it says there should be an update, but my App Store is not showing any updates. Any help making sure I am running the most recent update?"

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Determining which Update(s) will Install:


I. Verify 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:


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.

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Jan 16, 2022 08:04 PM in response to SNC1516

SNC1516 Said:

"Software Updates: I recently bought a MacBook Air and it is running OSHighSierra. Online it says there should be an update, but my App Store is not showing any updates. Any help making sure I am running the most recent update?"

-------


Determining which Update(s) will Install:


I. Verify 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:


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.

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