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@@ -25,9 +25,9 @@ Full documentation for the project can be found [here](https://ark-analysis.read
     - [5. Spatial analysis](#5-spatial-analysis)
   - [Installation Steps.](#installation-steps)
     - [Download the Repo](#download-the-repo)
-    - [Setting up Docker](#setting-up-docker)
     - [Running on Windows](#running-on-windows)
-    - [Using the Repository (Running the Docker)](#using-the-repository-running-the-docker)
+    - [Using the Repository](#using-the-repository)
+    - [Updating the repo](#updating-the-repo)
 - [External Tools](#external-tools)
   - [Mantis Viewer](#mantis-viewer)
     - [Mantis directory structure](#mantis-directory-structure)
@@ -112,40 +112,34 @@ cd ark-analysis
 conda env create -f environment.yml
 ```
 
-#### Setting up Docker
-
-There is a complementary [setup video](https://youtu.be/EXMGdi_Izdw).
-
-Next, you'll need to download Docker Desktop:
- - First, [download](https://hub.docker.com/?overlay=onboarding) Docker Desktop. 
- - Once it's successfully installed, make sure it is running by looking in toolbar for the Docker whale icon. 
-
 
 #### Running on Windows
 
 Our repo runs best on Linux-based systems (including MacOS). If you need to run on Windows, please consult our [Windows guide](https://ark-analysis.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_rtd/windows_setup.html) for additional instructions.
 
-#### Using the Repository (Running the Docker)
+#### Using the Repository
 
-Enter the following command into terminal from the same directory you ran the above commands:
+First, activate the `conda` environment inside the root of the `ark-analysis` folder:
 
 ```sh
-./start_docker.sh
-``` 
-
-If running for the first time, or if our Docker image has updated, it may take a while to build and setup before completion. 
+conda activate ark_env
+```
 
-This will generate a link to a Jupyter notebook. Copy the last URL (the one with `127.0.0.1:8888` at the beginning) into your web browser. 
+Once activated, notebooks can be used via this command for Windows:
 
-Be sure to keep this terminal open.  **Do not exit the terminal or enter `control-c` until you are finished with the notebooks**. 
+```sh
+start_jupyter.sh
+``` 
 
-**NOTE:**
+or this command for macOS:
 
-If you already have a Jupyter session open when you run `./start_docker.sh`, you will receive a couple additional prompts.
+```sh
+./start_jupyter.sh
+```
 
-Copy the URL listed after `Enter this URL instead to access the notebooks:` 
+This will automatically open your browser with a link to our Jupyter notebooks.
 
-You will need to authenticate. Note the last URL (the one with `127.0.0.1:8888` at the beginning), copy the token that appears there (it will be after `token=` in the URL), paste it into the password prompt of the Jupyter notebook, and log in.
+Be sure to keep this terminal open.  **Do not exit the terminal or enter `control-c` until you are finished with the notebooks**. 
 
 You can shut down the notebooks and close docker by entering `control-c` in the terminal window.
 
@@ -153,6 +147,33 @@ You can shut down the notebooks and close docker by entering `control-c` in the
 
 If you didn't change the name of the notebooks within the `templates` folder, they will be overwritten when you decide to update the repo. Read about updating Ark [here](#updating-the-repository)
 
+### Updating the repo
+
+The `ark-analysis` repo is constantly being updated. In order to get those changes to your version, you'll need to tell git to update with the following command:
+
+```
+git pull
+```
+
+After performing the above command, you will sometimes need to update your environment:
+
+```shell
+conda remove --name ark_env --all
+conda env create -f environment.yml
+```
+
+To update the notebooks, run this command for Windows:
+
+```shell
+start_jupyter.sh -u
+```
+
+or this command for macOS:
+
+```shell
+./start_jupyter.sh -u
+```
+
 ## External Tools
 
 ### Mantis Viewer