A new dialogue box will appear, select “Browse my computer for driver software” from the options. Now select “ Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer ” option. If you are looking for software or drivers for an internal hardware device on an OEM computer, you can find them on the manufacturer's website. They may also be on a CD or DVD provided with the computer. You can find a listing of computer manufacturers here. How to find what hardware is installed in the computer. Download the latest drivers, software, firmware, and diagnostics for your HP products from the official HP Support website. How do I install a printer on my Mac? » Hardware » Mac » Tech Ease: The first step to adding a printer is to make sure the USB cable is properly connected to both the computer and the printer, and that the printer is plugged into a power outlet and turned on. Once you have physically connected the printer and turned it on, it should be recognized by your Mac.
Use Software Update
- Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
- If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them. Or click “More info” to see details about each update and select specific updates to install. You might be asked to enter your administrator password.
- When Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are also up to date. That includes Safari, Music, Photos, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar and FaceTime.
- To automatically install future updates, including for apps that you got from the App Store, select 'Automatically keep my Mac up to date'. Your Mac will notify you when updates require it to restart, so you can always choose to install those later.
Update the software on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
Learn how to update your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
Learn more
- Learn how to get updates for earlier versions of macOS that don't include Software Update preferences.
- You can also use the App Store to update apps or re-download apps that came from the App Store.
- Learn which macOS your Mac is using and how to upgrade to the latest macOS.
- When your Mac is connected to a Personal Hotspot, large updates don't download automatically.
Below is a listing of different methods of locating and downloading drivers and software from the Internet.
Determine the hardware
Before searching for the drivers or software, make sure you know the manufacturer and model of the device. If you are looking for software or drivers for an internal hardware device on an OEM computer, you can find them on the manufacturer's website. They may also be on a CD or DVD provided with the computer. You can find a listing of computer manufacturers here.
Download location
If the manufacturer of your hardware is still in business, often the drivers are listed on their web page. Computer Hope has taken the time to link to each of the manufacturer's driver pages on our drivers page. If your hardware device manufacturer went out of business, or the drivers you need are unavailable, many third-party companies specialize in out-of-date or obsolete drivers. You can find a listing of these sites on our driver links.
Additional information
Browse My Computer For Driver Software Mac Update
- See our driver, software, and update definitions for further information and related links.