
They now run the auto-update software once a day (interrupting whatever you’re doing to focus on the auto-update app, are you watching a show?). Microsoft used to just send out a system notice that could be turned off.


You might be wondering what Microsoft Update is and how to uninstall it from your Mac.

When you’re using your Mac, have you seen the Microsoft AutoUpdate app? Do you ever get pop-up notifications from Microsoft AutoUpdate and have no idea what they’re for? Alternatively, you can see the software sucking up your Mac’s CPU in Activity Monitor at random.
