How to download the Siri-filled macOS Sierra update now
Apple's newest version of its Mac operating system is here.
After a months-long public beta, Apple released the first official version of macOS Sierra Tuesday. You can download it for free right now.
The update -- Apple's first to be released under the new macOS moniker -- marks Siri's desktop debut. It also brings better multitasking features, a new universal clipboard and improvements to existing apps like Photos and Maps.
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If you want to download it, you can grab it directly from the Mac App Store. As always, it's a good idea to make sure your computer is backed up first -- just in case. Once you've checked that your backups are up to date, you can download the update and run the installer as you normally would.
Make sure your computer is backed up
MacOS Sierra is a notable update — even if you don't use Siri. One major theme is that it helps all your Apple devices -- iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac -- work together. You'll be able to unlock your Mac using your Apple Watch, for example, and you can copy and paste text seamlessly between your iPhone and Mac.
We'll have a full review of the new operating system soon, so stay tuned. In the meantime, check out our initial impressions from earlier this year.
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Karissa was Mashable's Senior Tech Reporter, and is based in San Francisco. She covers social media platforms, Silicon Valley, and the many ways technology is changing our lives. Her work has also appeared in Wired, Macworld, Popular Mechanics, and The Wirecutter. In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding and watching too many cat videos on Instagram. Follow her on Twitter @karissabe.
