OS X 10.11.5 released with bug fixes and performance improvements

Apple has released OS X 10.11.5 to all Mac users. The fifth update to El Capitan is a minor one and contains bug and security fixes along with performance improvements.

OS X 10.11.5 released with bug fixes and performance improvements

Unlike OS X 10.11.4, which shipped with a lot of feature updates such as password protection for Notes, Live Photos in Messages app and more, OS X 10.11.5 is a maintenance release.

Following is the change log shared by Apple:

  • Fixes an issue where applying a configuration profile to set allowSpotlightInternetResults to False would cause Spotlight to use large amounts of CPU time.
  • Fixes an issue where applying a configuration profile to set ShutDownDisabledWhileLoggedIn to True would have no effect.
  • Fixes an issue where only a single NetBoot image would appear in the Startup Disk pane of System Preferences, even if multiple NetBoot images were configured on the server.

The update is available in the Mac App Store to download. If you have not upgraded yet, open the App Store and navigate to the updates tab to see the update. Alternatively, the update can also be downloaded from Apple’s Support website.

Apple has also rolled out updates for iOS devices, Apple Watch and Apple TV in the form of iOS 9.3.2, watchOS 2.2.1 and tvOS 9.2.1 respectively.

About the Author

Imran Hussain is the founder and editor of iThinkDifferent, which he launched in 2008 to cover Apple news, reviews, and how-to guides. He has spent over 15 years writing about iOS, macOS, and the wider Apple ecosystem, with a focus on hands-on guides - installing developer betas, troubleshooting, and walking through new features on his own devices. Based in Dubai, he also loves to cover photography, gaming, and the tech industry more broadly on his social media profiles.

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