OS X Mavericks: App Store preferences
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Set how the App Store updates your Mac software.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Automatically check for updates |
Have your Mac check for updates automatically. |
| Download newly available updates in the background |
Have your Mac download updates without asking you. |
| Install app updates |
Have your Mac install app updates automatically. |
| Install system data files and security updates |
Have your Mac install system files and security updates automatically. |
| Automatically download apps purchased on other Macs |
Have your Mac download apps (from the Mac App Store) that you purchased on other Mac computers. |
| Show Updates or Check Now |
Click Show Updates to open the Mac App Store and see any available updates. Click Check Now to check for updates. |
Last Modified: Oct 20, 2015