My MBP has daily software updates

My BMP (late 2011, 13", 2.7Ghz) has been updating its software almost daily in the past ~2 weeks. Every morning I start up it takes longer, because the update is installed I assume, and after using it a few hours I get the 'install the update'' message again.
Is it that they are updating so often or is it not installed properly that it tries to do it over and over again?

If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 6.1. The Settings>General>Software Update only appears if you have iOS 5.0 or higher currently installed.
iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5 or Later
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
How to install iOS 6
http://www.macworld.com/article/2010061/hands-on-with-ios-6-installation.html
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
If you are currently running an iOS lower than 5.0, connect the iPad to the computer, open iTunes. Then select the iPad under the Devices heading on the left, click on the Summary tab and then click on Check for Update.
Tip - If connected to your computer, you may need to disable your firewall and anitvirus software temporarily. Then download and install the iOS update. Be sure and backup your iPad before the iOS update. After you update an iPad (except iPad 1) to iOS 6.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).
 Cheers, Tom

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 Cheers, Tom

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I just unpacked my new MBP 15", I have tried to update my OS and itunes and iphoto via "software update".
All I get is the software update window and the blue bar sticks at about a quarter and sits there forever until i click cancel.
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How can I update my iPad?

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iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5 or Later
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Tip 2 - If you're updating via wifi, place your iPad close to your router to preclude getting a corrupted download.
 Cheers, Tom

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