How To Turn Off Automatic Updates On A Mac
Keeping automatic updates on can indeed help users save a bit of time while ensuring that the latest improvements and security fixes are installed as soon as possible. However, for many, it is far more important to have the option to choose when to download and install updates personally. To make sure that automatic updates have been disabled on your Mac computer, follow the suggestions outlined below.
For Systems Running the macOS Mojave 10.14 or Newer
- Start by going to the Apple menu and clicking on 'App Store.
- Open 'Preferences.'
- Locate the 'Automatic Updates' option and uncheck its box to disable automatic updates on the system.
For Older Mac Systems Running the Mac OS X High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite and Mavericks
- Go to the Apple menu and click on 'Preferences.'
- Now, locate the following options and uncheck all of them to stop automatic updates:
Automatically check for updates
Download newly available updates in the background
Install app updates
Consider leaving the 'Instal system data files and security updates' enabled, as this option is essential for receiving security patches and fixes.