How to update apps on Mac

Keep Mac app updated and make writing smoother! This article will introduce a variety of Mac application update methods, including App Store, terminal and third-party tools, to help you easily manage application updates and say goodbye to software failures.

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Update Mac apps through the App Store

Regularly update Mac App Store apps to get the latest features, improvements and bug fixes, and improve application performance and user experience.

Update the app from the App Store

This is the easiest way to update your Mac App Store app:

1. Open the App Store (Dock or Finder's application folder).
2. Click "Update".
3. If updates are available, a list of applications that need to be updated will be displayed. Click "Update" next to each app, or select "Update All".

Tip: If there are too many Dock applications that are difficult to manage, try startapp, which allows you to access the app directly from the menu bar and supports application sorting, tags and subtags, which is efficient and convenient.

The best way to update your app via the App Store

You will be notified when an update is available, the App Store Dock icon will also display a badge, and the number next to "Update" in the sidebar will show the number of available updates.

Update the latest and most compatible app version with App Store updates, including all security and feature improvements. This is the best way to update, and the App Store will verify and provide the latest version to ensure application stability and security. But this method is only applicable to apps downloaded from the App Store. The update methods of third-party applications are different!

Tip: If you missed the app update notification and want to keep up with available updates and Mac status, try Pareto Security. It resides in the menu bar, runs in the background, monitors security settings, software updates, and macOS updates. Exception settings will display an orange icon, and normal will display a green icon.

Update macOS application with terminal commands

For professional users who like to use terminals, you can try the following methods:

1. Open the terminal (Finder > Application > Utility > Terminal).
2. Install Homebrew (if not installed). Enter /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)" and press Enter.
3. Install mas (Mac App Store command line tool). Enter brew install mas and press Enter.
4. Enter mas upgrade and press Enter to update all App Store apps.

No App Store required to update Mac apps

Not all applications come from the Mac App Store, and some applications need to be downloaded from the developer website. Therefore, it is crucial to master the method of manually updating Mac applications.

How to update Mac app:

1. Check for built-in updates: Many apps offer the Check Update option in the Help or Settings menu. Click to check for updates.
2. Use third-party tools: Some tools can help you centrally manage updates to all third-party apps.

I recommend the second method more because it saves time and effort. I use CleanMyMac, which has a standalone app management tab that removes and uninstalls apps and their residual files and manages all important updates, including the App Store app.

Step on updating the App Store and other application:

1. Install and open CleanMyMac.
2. Click "Application"> "Scan".
3. View the results and click "Update" to update.

Easy to get the App Store app updates!

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Set updating automatically for MacBook

To avoid missing the App Store update, you can enable the automatic update feature of Mac:

1. Open the App Store.
2. Click "App Store">"Settings" in the menu bar.
3. Select "Auto Update".

Mac is my writing weapon, and it is crucial to master the application update method. Professional users can update the application through the App Store or terminal.

But to simplify the process and improve the experience, I used CleanMyMac to manage application updates, and used Pareto Security to check application and system settings updates, and quickly find applications with startapp. This way, I can focus on writing without worrying about lag in the Mac software.

Frequently Asked Questions on Mac Update

Why do you need to update your Mac software?

Mac updates provide the latest security protection, fix errors and add new features to ensure the system runs smoothly. Updates can also ensure that the application is compatible with macOS and avoid conflicts.

Why can't you find the app update in the App Store?

Possible reasons: Not logged in with the Apple ID of the downloaded app; updates are temporarily unavailable (app review or not updated to the latest macOS version); App Store settings are not enabled for automatic updates; restart the App Store app.

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