{"id":24277,"date":"2024-06-18T08:36:40","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T12:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/?page_id=24277"},"modified":"2024-10-28T11:28:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T15:28:13","slug":"macos-releases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/macos-releases\/","title":{"rendered":"macOS Releases"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>macOS Updates (Minor Releases)<\/h2>\n<p>Nudge is a tool that monitors the macOS version on a computer. If the system is outdated based on administrator settings, Nudge will open and display a reminder window with instructions on how to update the computer.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>When a computer requires an update, Nudge will appear. After the required installation date has passed, it will also minimize any open windows and automatically display instructions (this page).\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/10\/Nudge2.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/10\/Nudge2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"window with info on security update for mac\"\/><\/figure><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Select<\/strong> the <\/span><strong><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Software Center<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"> link. It will open Software Center to the macOS category, <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">showing all available options. Selecting <\/span><strong><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">macOS Security Updates <\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><em>(see below) <\/em><\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">will open System Settings, <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">where you can find and install security updates<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">. If any major macOS Upgrades appear, you <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">can install them from Software Center.\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/10\/SoftwareCenter.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/10\/SoftwareCenter.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"software center window with macOS security updates icon\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Choose the security update option.\n<ul>\n<li>If you are running the latest macOS, select the <strong>Update Now<\/strong> button. Continue this until there are no updates left.\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/10\/UpdateSysSet.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/10\/UpdateSysSet.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"software update window with update now highlighted\"\/><\/figure><\/li>\n<li>If you are <strong>NOT<\/strong> running the latest macOS:\n<ol>\n<li>Select the <strong>More Info<\/strong> button under <strong><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Other Available Updates<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"> to reveal the security updates.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>&nbsp;\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/10\/UpgradeSysSet.jpg\" alt=\"software updates window with &quot;other updates available&quot; highlighted\" width=\"536\" height=\"469\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Install Now<\/strong> to install the available updates.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/10\/Update2SysSet.jpg\" alt=\"system updateswindow with macOS Ventura 13.7 highlighted and &quot;install now&quot; circled\" width=\"536\" height=\"469\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> If the computer can no longer be updated you will see this notice from Nudge. Please <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">click <\/span><strong><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Replace Your Device<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"> to find out about the <\/span><strong><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Computer Lifecycle Replacement Program.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/10\/NudgeOutdated.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/10\/NudgeOutdated.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"window with &quot;replace your device&quot;\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>macOS Upgrades (Major Releases)<\/h2>\n<p><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Apple generally releases a new major version of macOS every year, and we make the process <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of upgrading your ÌÇÐÄvlog managed mac easy. To upgrade your mac to a new <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">major version of the operating system, open Software Center from the dock and navigate to the <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">OS section. There you will find options for the currently supported operating systems if your <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">device is compatible and an upgrade is available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Before starting the upgrade process, it is recommended that you have a current backup of any <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">important data, and also ensure you have enough free space to perform the upgrade. (This can <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">be anywhere from 25 to 45gb, depending on the version.) For portable computers, a connection <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to power is also required. The process will take between 30 and 60 minutes to complete, and <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">your computer may restart multiple times. When ready, simply select the \u201cUpgrade\u201d button and <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">enter your password when prompted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions or run into issues with the upgrade please contact the IT Service Desk at <a href=\"tel:9736557971\">973-655-7971<\/a>, or your local tech team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>macOS Updates (Minor Releases) Nudge is a tool that monitors the macOS version on a computer. If the system is outdated based on administrator settings, Nudge will open and display a reminder window with instructions on how to update the computer. When a computer requires an update, Nudge will appear. 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