5 Things to Know About the macOS Ventura 13.6.1 Update

Apple’s pushed a brand new macOS Ventura 13.6.1 to Mac users.

macOS Ventura 13.6.1 is a point release and it’s a small upgrade for Macs lingering on macOS Ventura. The software brings under-the-hood improvements to these devices.

With that in mind, we want to take you through everything there you need to know about the latest macOS Ventura update for Mac.

We’ll start out with some quick impressions regarding macOS Ventura 13.6.1 update’s performance.

macOS Ventura 13.6.1 Review

If your Mac is currently running macOS Ventura 13.6, you’ll see a fairly small download. After the download, the installation should take around 10 or so minutes to complete.

For more on the macOS Ventura 13.6.1 download and installation, take a look at our guide. It’ll walk you through everything you need to know before you install the new firmware on your Mac.

We’ve been using the macOS Ventura 13.6.1 update on a MacBook Pro (2017) for several days now and performance is holding up nicely. Here’s what we’ve learned about its performance:

macOS Ventura 13.6.1 Battery Life & Connectivity

• Battery life is stable right now and we haven’t noticed any abnormal drain
• Wi-Fi connectivity is currently fast and reliable
• Bluetooth is working normally

App Performance

• Third-party apps, including Twitter, Slack, Chrome, and Spotify are working properly
• First party apps like Safari and Podcasts are also stable at the moment

Speed

• macOS Ventura 13.6.1 feels fast and we haven’t noticed any UI lag

If your Mac is struggling on macOS Ventura 13.6 or an older version of macOS, you might want to install macOS Ventura 13.6.1 on your Mac right now.

If you’re feeling leery, we’ve put together a list of the best reasons to, and not to, install the latest version of macOS Ventura on your Mac today.

macOS Ventura 13.6.1 Problems

Apple tested macOS Ventura 13.6.1 for issues behind the scenes, but problems have unsurprisingly made their way into the public release

We haven’t noticed any major bugs or performance issues yet, but some users are complaining about performance issues and bugs.

The current list of problems includes abnormal battery drain, Wi-Fi issues, Bluetooth problems, and problems with various first and third-party applications.

If you run into issues on macOS Ventura 13.6.1, here are a few resources that could help.

Before you get in touch with Apple’s customer support, have a look at our list of fixes for the most common macOS Ventura problems.

If your Mac’s battery life is struggling after the upgrade, check out our fixes for macOS Ventura battery life problems.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for in our guides, head over to Apple’s discussion forums. If the users there can’t help you, you might want to get in touch Apple customer support via the company’s website.

If you still can’t fix your issue(s), you’ll probably want to schedule an appointment at your local Apple Store.

macOS Ventura 13.6.1 Features

Apple’s maintenance updates typically bring under-the-hood improvements to Mac devices and that’s exactly what macOS Ventura 13.6.1 brings to the table.

The software doesn’t have any new features or bug fixes on board, but instead delivers security patches to Mac devices. You can learn more about the patches over on Apple’s security site.

macOS Ventura 13.6.1 Downgrade

If you run into problems on macOS Ventura 13.6.1, you can try moving your Mac’s software back to an older version if you think it could help.

If you’re interested in moving back to older software, have a look at our downgrade guide. It will help you get familiar with the process and make the move back.

What’s Next

If your Mac is struggling on macOS Ventura 13.6.1 or an older version of macOS, you’ll be on your own for a bit.

macOS Ventura 13.6.1 won’t be the last version of macOS Ventura, but it’s unclear when the next version will roll out to those still utilizing the operating system.

We don’t expect Apple to bring new features to macOS Ventura down the line, but we do expect the company to continue offering security updates.

These upgrades will probably roll out alongside new versions of macOS Sonoma so be on the lookout in the weeks ahead. The next version of macOS Sonoma should roll out in December.

Install macOS Ventura 13.6.6 for Better Security

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If you want to protect your Mac and its data from harm, you'll want to download the latest version of macOS Ventura. macOS Ventura 13.6.6 has two security patches on board, both important, and that means most Mac users should download the software today.  As for older updates, macOS Ventura 13.6.5 brought 20+ security patches to Mac while macOS Ventura 13.6.4 delivered 10 security updates. macOS Ventura 13.6.3 also had several patches on board. If you're interested in the particulars, you can dig a little deeper on Apple's security site. macOS Ventura 13.6.1 patched up issues with FindMy, PassKeys, and more. You can learn more about these patches right here. Apple's macOS Ventura 13.6 update had a trio of security patches on board. Check out the company's security site for more info. macOS Ventura 13.5.2 brought one security patch with it and it was an important one. If you want more information about the fix, head over to Apple. macOS Ventura 13.5 brought 29 security patches to Mac. To learn more about these patches, head over to Apple's website.  macOS Ventura 13.4.1 had two essential security patches on board. If you want to learn more about them, head on over to Apple's website. Apple's macOS Security Response 13.4.1 (c) update also included a security update and you can learn more about it right here. macOS Ventura 13.4 had numerous security updates on board and you can read more about them on Apple's security site. macOS Ventura 13.3.1 patched up two actively exploited vulnerabilities which made it an important download. You can learn about the two patches right here. The macOS Ventura 13.3 update brought numerous security patches to Macs. If you want to learn more about these changes, check out Apple's guide. macOS Ventura 13.2.1 brought four security patches to compatible Mac models. You can read more about those over on Apple's security site. The macOS Ventura 13.2 update brought 25 security patches to Mac devices. You can read about those right here. In addition, the software came with support for physical security keys for Apple ID. These will beef up your account security by requiring a physical security key as part of the two factor authentication sign in process. Learn more about the change right here. macOS Ventura 13.1 delivered 35 security patches and it also brought upgrades to Advanced Data Protection for iCloud. macOS Ventura 13.0.1 brought two security patches and the first version of macOS Ventura, macOS Ventura 13.0, had a ton of patches on board.

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