Apple has released critical security updates. We urge you to run this software update as soon as you can.
Mac users should run available updates regardless of the macOS they have installed.
Please read the following carefully so you don’t inadvertently upgrade to Monterey in the process before confirming software compatibility.
If you are considering upgrading to Monterey, please see the known software incompatibilities first.
Please contact the LTS Helpdesk if you have any questions.
Updating your Mac:
If you have macOS Big Sur and older (For a complete list of macOS versions, click here):
- Go to System Preferences and open Software Update.
- Your computer will take a few seconds to display the latest macOS available.
- To download the latest update for your existing operating system without upgrading to the latest macOS, click “More Info…” under Other Updates are Available.
- If you have macOS Monterey, you can run updates to install 12.5.1 without clicking More Info.
Need to find what version of macOS you have installed?
- Click the Apple Icon in the upper left corner of your screen.
- Click About this Mac in the dropdown menu.
- In the popup window that appears, find the macOS version listed.
To: Mac Users
From: Nephellie Dobie, LTS, 781-283-3671
More info: Computing Help Desk, LTS, 781-283-3333 (faculty and staff); 781-283-7777 (students)
