Upgrading the operating system
on your Mac
gives you access
to the next release of macOS.
In this video,
we'll upgrade from macOS Sierra
to High Sierra.
High Sierra is
the latest release
that brings new technologies
and refinements
to apps you use every day.
Before you upgrade,
make sure you have
a Time Machine backup.
Time Machine is a backup utility
built into your Mac.
It automatically backs up
all of your files
to an external storage device,
so you can restore them later.
If you need help
using Time Machine,
look for a link
in the description below.
You can access
the latest macOS release
from the App Store in your Dock,
or by clicking the Apple logo
in the upper-left corner
of your screen.
In the App Store
under the Updates tab,
you'll see all available
software and app updates.
If you haven't installed
macOS High Sierra,
a banner will appear
at the top of the Updates pane
in the Mac App Store.
To begin installing
the latest operating system,
click the Free Upgrade button.
Once the download is complete,
the installer will launch
and guide you through
the installation process.
Once your computer restarts,
you may be prompted to enable
new features by Setup Assistant.
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Then macOS High Sierra
will launch,
and you can start enjoying
all the new technologies
and app refinements.
You can change
your Mac App Store settings
to ensure you get updates
to High Sierra
and your apps automatically.
Installing updates
is one of the best ways
to keep your Mac secure
and ensure you have
the latest features.
To get updates automatically,
click System Preferences,
then click the App Store.
Then select
"Install app updates"
and "Install macOS updates."
If those preferences
are not available,
first choose to automatically
check for updates
and choose to download
newly available updates
in the background.
And now, you can always keep
macOS High Sierra up-to-date.
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to keep watching.
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