Mac computers: Install latest version macOS

Apple offers a new version of the operating system macOS about once every one or two years. It is possible to upgrade your Mac computer to the latest version of the operating system for free. In this article, we will walk you through the steps to install a new version of the operating system. This process takes about two hours.

Before you start installing a new operating system, it is recommended that you make a backup of the computer. Store documents, photos, etc. on an external hard drive, for example. If something goes wrong during the installation, you will still have your files. Normally, all your files and programs are still on the computer after installation.

The latest version of the macOS operating system can be downloaded directly.

• Click the Apple logo in the top left menu.
• click on System Preferences.
• click on software update.
• The computer checks for updates. If there are, a message will appear on the screen. click on Update now.

The new operating system will be downloaded. How long the download takes depends on your internet speed.

• Once the download is complete, the installation window will open. click on Continue.

• In order to install the software, you must agree to the software license agreement. click on Agree.
• Click again Agree to confirm that you have read the agreement.

• Indicates where the operating system will be installed. This should be ‘Macintosh HD’. click on Install.
• You must type the administrator password.
• The installation is being prepared. Once this is done, click Restart.

Your computer will restart and then begin the installation. This will take about an hour.

• Once the installation is complete, the login screen will appear.
• Enter your password and press the Enter key.

The update is complete.

The wireless connection to the Internet may no longer work after the update. Then click on the wifi icon (top right) to reconnect to your own wireless network.