A week after the release of macOS Big Sur 11.5, it's time to dive into your Mac's System Preferences. The newly released macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 is recommended for all users, as Apple says the update improves the security of your Mac.
macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 available
< p>Apple is short but sweet about the macOS update this time. The only thing Apple wants to say in the release notes is that there are ‘major security updates’ have been added. On its special page, Apple reveals a little more. The update resolves a security issue with the IOMobileFrameBuffer. A rogue app can add malicious code due to a problem. Apple indicates that they are aware that this vulnerability has been actively exploited. It is not known how many people are victims.
We therefore recommend that you download the update for your Mac as soon as possible. This ensures that you are up-to-date with the latest security measures.
macOS Big Sur 11.5.1
macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 contains important security updates and is recommended for all users.
More information about the security aspects of this update can be found at: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
Download macOS Big Sur 11.5.1
You download macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 from System Preferences, just like with iOS. To download this update, do the following:
- Go to System Preferences.
- Click Software Update.
- The Mac will now automatically search for the latest version. Click on Download and Install to download the update.
You can also adjust the settings to automatically search for the latest versions. You can read more about installing a macOS update in our article.
Note: keep the comments on-topic, concrete and clear for others. Personal status updates on whether your download has started/successfully adds nothing to the discussion. It may also take a little longer before the update is visible. You don't have to report this either. These comments will be deleted.