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MacOS

Apple generally provides security updates for the most current OS, plus the previous two. CUS regularly reaches out to individuals with Reed computers running unsupported operating systems to provide assistance in upgrading to a supported version.

Refer to our MacOS upgrade page to see the current list of supported versions at Reed. Find out the version installed on your computer by going to the Apple menu > Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³ This Mac.

For more information on the latest Apple macOS, please refer to the . 

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft provides security updates for Windows 11 (note: support for Windows 10 ended in 2025). Refer to the for more info.

If you need to upgrade to Windows 11, follow these instructions.

Automatic Updates

One key to a safe and secure computing environment is keeping your operating system up to date. Set your computer to automatically download and install updates on Mac and Windows. Visit our computer protection page to learn more.

All college-owned macOS and Windows computers are deployed with automatic updates enabled.

Upgrade vs. Update

This terminology can be confusing. At Reed, upgrade and update are defined in the following way.

Upgrading your operating system is a "major version" jump. Moving from Windows 10 to 11, or macOS Sequoia (15.7) to macOS Tahoe (26.5) would be an operating system upgrade.  Your system is likely to look and feel different after an OS upgrade. When it is confirmed to be compatible with Reed's environment, Reed provides guidance on upgrading to the latest version of macOS.

Updating your system applies patches and fixes to the currently installed OS. These updates patch important security vulnerabilities. For example, moving from macOS 26.0 to 26.5.1 is classified as an OS update. Sometimes these updates are not obvious or not listed in the Software Update window, but are hidden under "Other updates are available - More info..."