Learn how to set up and use macOS. Find all the topics, resources, and contact options you need for macOS.
- Reinstall macOS
Reinstalling macOS does not remove data from your Mac. To...
- Downloads
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- Update macOS on Mac
An update is a newer version of the currently installed...
- Keyboard Shortcuts
Command-X: Cut the selected item and copy it to the...
- Take a Screenshot
In macOS Mojave or later, you can also set a timer and...
- Apple Watch
Learn how to set up and use your Apple Watch. Find all the...
- AirPods Support
Learn how to set up, charge and use your AirPods, AirPods...
- iPad
Update to the latest version of iOS or macOS to start your...
- What is The Support Life Cycle for Os-X
Apple has the final word on the support life cycle for a...
- Apple Developer
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- Reinstall macOS
- Overview
- Use Software Update
- Or use the App Store or your browser
- If you need help
Download and install current or previous versions of the Mac operating system.
Apple recommends using the latest (newest) macOS that is compatible with your Mac. macOS updates and upgrades help to maintain your computer's security, stability, and compatibility, and they include the latest features and built-in apps.
Using Software Update is faster and easier than upgrading by other methods, and it might require less storage space to download and install the upgrade. Software Update shows only upgrades that are compatible with your Mac.
Update macOS on your Mac
When you use these methods instead of Software Update, your Mac might need more storage space to download macOS and complete the installation.
Ventura 13
Monterey 12
Big Sur 11
Catalina 10.15
If you're having difficulty getting the links to work, try again using Safari. It's in your Applications folder.
If you need more storage space to download or install, learn how to free up storage space.
If the macOS that you want isn't compatible with your Mac or the currently installed macOS, the installer will let you know, and the App Store might prevent you from downloading it. For example, it might dim the Get button, say that the macOS is not compatible with this device, or say that the requested version of macOS is not available.
Learn what to do if you get an error message saying that an error occurred while downloading, preparing, or installing, or that the installer is damaged or could not be verified.
Oct 24, 2022 · macOS Ventura is now available. Available today, macOS Ventura includes new productivity tools and Continuity features that make the Mac experience better than ever. macOS Ventura takes the Mac experience to a whole new level with groundbreaking capabilities that help users achieve more than ever. New features like Continuity Camera enable ...
macOS Ventura. Works smarter. Plays harder. Goes further. macOS Ventura makes the things you do most on Mac even better, with powerful new ways to get more done, share and collaborate in your favorite apps, immerse yourself in next‑level games, and take full advantage of your other devices.
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