How to turn off software update notifications on a Mac or set your computer to update automatically without notifications

You can turn off software update notifications on a Mac computer in a few steps, or set your Mac to update automatically.

The latest macOS version is Monterey — here's how to check if you have it and how to upgrade

You can see if you're running the latest macOS version by clicking the Apple logo in the top-left corner, then selecting "About This Mac." ...