Click UPDATE (NOT UPGRADE) to install a specific update or UPDATE ALL to install all available updates.

Many are installed simply by updating your Mac, but third-party devices often require an additional driver installation.

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In this article, we will show you how to install driver updates and update your Mac.

Without the driver, your computer may not be able to communicate properly with the device.

Some devices are considered class compliant and do not require additional driver installation because your Macs generic driver will work just fine.

Check your devices manual or the manufacturers website to learn what drivers are required for your device.

Click the image below to download the drivers for your audio or MIDI device.

If your driver is from a trusted developer, you can install it by updating your security preferences.

The most common setting to update is Allow apps downloaded from the App Store and identified developers.

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Installing third-party software from an unknown developer is risky and could compromise your data and Mac.

When in doubt, use the default setting and only allow software installations from the App store.

Select App Store and identified developers and click the lock icon to save.

This is most common with audio and MIDI device driver updates.

If you get a pop-up message indicating your driver is not trusted while attempting to install, tell your Mac to allow it.

Follow these steps to allow unidentified developer driver installations.

A handy tip: only download driver files from the product manufacturers website.

Visit Apples support page to learn more about opening apps from unidentified developers.

To install a printer or scanner on your Mac, just plug it in.

While your Macs generic drivers may let you use the device, youll need the devices bundled software application to access all of its features.

Visit Apples printer and scanner software page for more information about this topic.

Before you do, make sure your audio interface, MIDI devices, and audio software (DAWs plug-ins) are compatible with the new OS.

If they are not supported on the new operating system they might not work until a driver update is available.