Apple Releases macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 With Security Updates

Apple today released macOS Big Sur 11.5.1, a minor bug fix update that comes close to one week after the launch of macOS Big Sur 11.5.

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The new ‌‌‌‌‌‌macOS Big Sur‌‌‌‌‌ 11.5.1 update can be downloaded for free on all eligible Macs using the Software Update section of System Preferences.

According to Apple, macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 brings important security updates and is recommended for all users.

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macdos Avatar
59 months ago
…a minor bug fix update… 3.3 GB?
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
TheYayAreaLiving ?️ Avatar
59 months ago
Sweet! Apple is staying on top of it :)
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Konigi Avatar
59 months ago
I'm glad macOS updates are no longer called "10.16.5 Supplemental Update 2" ?
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
DaveMcM76 Avatar
59 months ago
It's available here in the UK - late 2013 MBP so likely to be one of the last updates it gets as Monterey isn't supported :(



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JBinATL Avatar
59 months ago
Apple is becoming a bigger headache in the enterprise space than Windows.
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adamw Avatar
59 months ago
Security Updates are a good thing. Hope it fixes all issues people are having.
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