IT Queries: Computer problems answered

Another possible cause for unsolicited updates is the Mac updater. This is straightforward to turn off.

Click the Apple icon in the top right hand corner of the screen and select system preferences from the menu.

In the system preferences, select the Automatic Updates icon and take the tick off the box beside Check for Updates.

You should keep in mind when doing this that Apple regularly release updates and bug fixes so it is good practice to check for updates every month. 

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