Download and install the Combo Update.

In this case, google for “10.11.5 combo update.” (Restrict the search to by putting “site:” at the end of what you’re searching for– see my article on restricting a google search to a single site.) The page you’re looking for looks like this:

Use your favorite web browser to search for the “Combo Update” for the system you’re upgrading to.We want to make a nice clean environment for the installer. They put messages on your screen saying they have updates for you, and all you have to do is click “install.” That’s usually a fine way to do things, but for system updates (as opposed to iTunes updates, or security updates, or app updates) the pros do it another way. In my opinion, you can safely install 10.11.5– but do it the “pro” way for best results.Īpple makes it very easy to update your Mac. I also have not seen any issues in the field. I’ve been testing 10.11.5 here since the day it came out and I haven’t had a single problem. (Those of you who are not on 10.11 already: continue reading as I have advice for you as well.) Upgrade to 10.11.5 (using the 10.11.5 combo update, which I describe and link to further down). In those situations, the answer is definitely YES. Here’s my article about the 10.11.6 update.

Maintenance for mac 10.11.6