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5 Things to Know About the macOS Monterey 12.6.3 Update

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Apple’s pushed a new macOS Monterey 12.6.3 update to Mac users.

macOS Monterey 12.6.3 is a small point update. The new software doesn’t have any new features on board, but it does bring important security patches to Mac users still lingering around on macOS Monterey.

You’ll only see the macOS Monterey 12.6.3 update if you haven’t upgraded your Mac to macOS Ventura or if you’re using a Mac that wasn’t eligible to move to Apple’s newest operating system.

With that in mind, we want to take you through everything there you need to know about the macOS Monterey 12.6.3 update and its release for Mac.

In this guide we’ll take you through the macOS Monterey 12.6.3 update’s performance, macOS Monterey 12.6.3 problems, the best places to find feedback about macOS Monterey 12.6.3, and more.

We’ll start out with our impressions of macOS Monterey 12.6.3 update’s performance.

macOS Monterey 12.6.3 Review

Even if your Mac is currently up-to-date, you’ll still see a pretty large download.

The size of the macOS Monterey 12.6.3 download varies based on Mac model and the version of macOS it’s running. If your Mac is running a really old version of macOS, your download could be pretty substantial.

If your Mac’s running macOS Monterey 12.6.2 right now, the installation should take less than 15 minutes to complete. It took around 10 minutes to complete on a MacBook Pro (2017).

For more on the macOS Monterey 12.6.3 download and installation, take a look at our guide.

We’ve been using the macOS Monterey 12.6.3 update on a MacBook Pro (2017) for a few days now and here’s what we’ve learned about its performance thus far:

Connectivity

  • Battery life is stable.
  • Wi-Fi connectivity is fast and reliable.
  • Bluetooth is working normally.

App Performance

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

Speed

  • macOS Monterey 12.6.3 feels as fast as macOS Monterey 12.6.2 did.

If your Mac is struggling on macOS Monterey 12.6.2 or an older version of macOS, you might want to install macOS Monterey 12.6.2 on your Mac today.

If you need some help making a decision, check out our reasons to, and not to, install macOS Monterey 12.6.3 right now.

macOS Monterey 12.6.3 Problems

macOS Monterey 12.6.3 users are reporting bugs and performance issues.

Mac users are complaining about weird battery drain, installation issues, Bluetooth problems, issues with first and third-party apps, Wi-Fi problems, and Touch ID issues.

If you download macOS Monterey 12.6.3, and you run into bugs or performance issues on your Mac, here are a few resources that could help.

Before you get in touch with Apple support, have a look at our list of fixes for the most common macOS Monterey problems. We’ve also released a walkthrough that will guide you through how to fix macOS Monterey battery life problems.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for in our guides, head over to Apple’s discussion forums. If they can’t help you, you might want to get in touch with Apple Support via Twitter or with customer support via Apple’s website.

If you still can’t fix your issue(s), you might want to schedule an appointment and go see a Genius at your local Apple Store. Taking your Mac in could certainly help.

macOS Monterey 12.6.3 Update: What’s New

Apple’s latest point updates (x.x.x) for macOS Monterey have been focused on shoring up security and that’s exactly what macOS Monterey 12.6.3 does.

The company’s change log says macOS Monterey 12.6.3 improves security and you can read more about those patches over on Apple’s security site.

macOS Monterey 12.6.3 doesn’t have any known bug fixes or features on board.

You Can Downgrade from macOS Monterey 12.6.3

If you run into problems on macOS Monterey 12.6.3 you can downgrade your Mac’s software back to an older version if you think that could help.

There’s no timeframe for this to expire so if you decide you need to move your Mac back to older software, it’s fairly easy to do if you’re prepared.

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

What’s Next

There’s no telling when Apple will release a new version of macOS Monterey. Updates have become infrequent and they could become more so as we push deeper into the year.

Apple’s released its macOS 13 Ventura update for Mac and the new operating system delivers an assortment of new features and upgrades.

If your Mac is struggling on macOS Monterey and/or you want to use Apple’s latest and greatest features, you’ll probably want to upgrade your Mac to macOS Ventura.

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