Windows
On Windows, you have to install your app into a user's machine before you canuse the autoUpdater, so it is recommended that you use theelectron-winstaller, electron-forge or the grunt-electron-installer package to generate a Windows installer.
When using electron-winstaller or electron-forge make sure you do not try to update your app the first time it runs (Also see this issue for more info). It's also recommended to use electron-squirrel-startup to get desktop shortcuts for your app.
Apple helps you keep your Mac secure with software updates. The best way to keep your Mac secure is to run the latest software. When new updates are available, macOS sends you a notification — or you can opt in to have updates installed automatically when your Mac is not in use. MacOS checks for new updates every day and starts applying them in the background, so it’s easier and faster. Enhancements for setting “Enforce automatic logout after user has been logged in for x days” If the account owner or admin enables or updates the setting “Enforce automatic logout after user has been logged in for x days”, the changes will be pushed to the account members’ clients immediately and they will be logged out after the. On macOS, the autoUpdater module is built upon Squirrel.Mac, meaning you don't need any special setup to make it work. For server-side requirements, you can read Server Support. Note that App Transport Security (ATS) applies to all requests made as part of the update process.
The installer generated with Squirrel will create a shortcut icon with anApplication User Model ID in the format ofcom.squirrel.PACKAGE_ID.YOUR_EXE_WITHOUT_DOT_EXE, examples arecom.squirrel.slack.Slack and com.squirrel.code.Code. You have to use thesame ID for your app with app.setAppUserModelId API, otherwise Windows willnot be able to pin your app properly in task bar.
Unlike Squirrel.Mac, Windows can host updates on S3 or any other static file host.You can read the documents of Squirrel.Windows to get more detailsabout how Squirrel.Windows works.
Use Software Update
- Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
- If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them. Or click “More info” to see details about each update and select specific updates to install. You might be asked to enter your administrator password.
- When Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are also up to date. That includes Safari, Music, Photos, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, and FaceTime.
- To automatically install future updates, including for apps that you got from the App Store, select “Automatically keep my Mac up to date.” Your Mac will notify you when updates require it to restart, so you can always choose to install those later.
Update the software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Learn how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
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Macos Automatic Updates App
- Learn how to get updates for earlier versions of macOS that don't include Software Update preferences.
- You can also use the App Store to update apps or redownload apps that came from the App Store.
- Learn which macOS your Mac is using and how to upgrade to the latest macOS.
- When your Mac is connected to a Personal Hotspot, large updates don't download automatically.