Apple is releasing its new High Sierra operating system for Mac on Monday (AAPL)

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September 25, 2017 9:36 AM

Apple's latest operating system will be rolled out on Monday.

Apple is rolling out its free new High Sierra operating system (OS) for Mac on Monday.

When High Sierra goes live, it will be available to download by clicking the Apple logo in the top left corner of the screen and then selecting About This Mac > Software Update... .

The new macOS High Sierra follows on from macOS Sierra and there are a number of updates to look out for.

"New technologies at the heart of the system make your Mac more reliable, capable and responsive — and lay the foundation for future innovations," Apple writes on its website. "macOS High Sierra also refines the features and apps you use every day. It’s macOS at its highest level yet."

The vast majority of improvements will be "under the hood" as opposed to on the screen itself. Apple puts it like this: "macOS High Sierra introduces new core technologies that improve the most important functions of your Mac. From re-architecting how it stores your data to improving the efficiency of video streaming to unleashing the full power of your graphics processor, it's all central to today’s Mac experience."

MacOS High Sierra includes a few key updates: