How to download the Siri-filled macOS Sierra update now

Apple's newest version of its Mac operating system is here.

After a months-long public beta, Apple released the first official version of macOS Sierra Tuesday. You can download it for free right now.

The update — Apple's first to be released under the new macOS moniker — marks Siri's desktop debut. It also brings better multitasking features, a new universal clipboard and improvements to existing apps like Photos and Maps.

If you want to download it, you can grab it directly from the Mac App Store. As always, it's a good idea to make sure your computer is backed up first — just in case. Once you've checked that your backups are up to date, you can download the update and run the installer as you normally would.  Read more...