Chapter 17

Downloading New Software

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New software can be installed on your Mac via download from a website or via the Mac App Store, which offers the safest and most convenient buying experience, although not always the best value compared to some online retailers. Most software requires payment in order to install it; however, free applications and trials are available.

Open and Close the Mac App Store

Browse Software

Sign In to the Mac App Store

Update Software from the Mac App Store

Set Which Application Types Can Be Installed

Install Previous Purchases

Install Software from the Internet

Open and Close the Mac App Store

The Mac App Store is ...

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