> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mac-python.gitbook.io/python-mac/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mac-python.gitbook.io/python-mac/update-it-right-away.md).

# Update it, right away!

To begin, let's start by updating your system to the latest OS version from Apple. To do that go: **Apple menu () > About This Mac > Software Update.**

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You know what's the best part? macOS upgrades are always free so you might want to keep your machine up to date in future. 

This helps you protect yourself from all the bad things of the internet world and also keep running fast, smooth.