# Preferences

Audio Hijack's preferences can be accessed from the Audio Hijack menu. At the moment, they're quite simple.

Audio Hijack's Preferences window

### Software Update

Automatically check for software updates: With this option activated, Audio Hijack periodically compares itself to the most current version available from our server and alerts you when a new version is available. Leave this on and Audio Hijack will help you stay up-to-date. You can also select "Check for Update" from the Audio Hijack menu to initiate a check manually.