- Ensure the support from manufacturersImage
Manufacturers eventually withdraw support for their old operating systems. When support is withdrawn, it's time to update your operating system (or time to buy a new device).
- Fix security weaknesses on time
Security experts and hackers discover new security flaws in software all the time. Manufacturers update their software to fix all the security weaknesses they know about. Keeping your software up to date ensures that your device is remaining protected.
- Make sure the security features are updated
Most of companies will push out new security features for their products from time to time, updating your software and devices on time can make sure these new security features are available to you.
For earlier Windows systems
Check in the [Control Panel] in [Windows Update].
For Windows 10 system
Go to [Settings], then click [Update & Security] button.
Ensure that the settings check for updates automatically, preferably daily.
Normally, your mac will tell you whenever and update is available. To check manually, open [System Preferences], and then click the [Software updates] icon.
There are lots of types of Linux in use. We suggest you do an internet search of "how to update" and add your variant of Linux to the search. Choose the method that you find works best for you.
Most of the mobile devices have an "update" function under [Settings], and most of them are user-friendly.
For Windows
- You can choose to use a software manager from a trustable company.
- Most of software have a "check for updates" button on the user interface.
For Apple Macs
- App Store will tell you whenever a software update is available.
- Using "check for updates" function on the user interface.
For mobile devices
Most mobile devices nowadays have an application store that helps you to download and update each application.