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Slightly off-topic but I remember when system updates on Macs were handled much better than for example Windows. I think that's no longer the case: you can't do
by carlosrg 6y ago
Slightly off-topic but I remember when system updates on Macs were handled much better than for example Windows. I think that's no longer the case: you can't download standalone updates (the .pkg) anymore, and installing them feels like you're installing the entire OS (even a minor release like 11.2.1 needs a several gigabyte download and takes a long time to install).
- CharlesW 6y agoI believe you're right that you can't download "delta" updates, but standalone OS installers/updaters can be downloaded. Go to https://apps.apple.com/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132 https://apps.apple.com/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132 (for Big Sur), click "Get", use Software Update to monitor the download progress, then "rescue" the installer ("Install macOS Big Sur.app") from Applications folder.