Overview
Your University managed Mac is configured to check for the latest updates approved by the Help Desk once a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
I deferred updates the other day but want to install them now instead of waiting for them to automatically install, how can I do that?
- All updates you have deferred can be found and installed in the App Store under the Updates tab. On macOS 10.14 or higher, you can manage OS updates by going to System Preferences and choosing Software Update.
I got the pop up telling me updates are available, but how do I see what updates are going to be installed?
- You can see all updates that will be installed in the App Store under the Updates tab. On macOS 10.14 or higher, you can view available updates by going to System Preferences and choosing Software Update.
There is a countdown on how long I have to install an update or restart my computer, if I put my Mac to sleep, will the countdown continue?
- The countdown will pause while the computer is asleep.
See Also
OS and Software Updates and Support - University Computers