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How to Update Windows 10

Keep your operating system updated! (Photo credit: Ashkan Forouzani)

Keep your operating system updated! (Photo credit: Ashkan Forouzani)

Windows is the most targeted operating system by all types of malware. Keeping your system updated is an important way to defend against these attacks. Here are the steps you should run to update Windows:

How to Update Windows:

  1. Click on the Start Button (bottom-left corner).

  2. Type “Windows Update” and click the first option that pops up.

  3. Click “Check for Updates.”

  4. A list of updates will appear, OR Windows will inform you that you are up to date. If any updates appear,

  5. Install the updates. A restart may be required, so save your work and restart after the updates are completed.

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How to Update a Chromebook

Keep your Chromebook safe and secure by regularly updating the OS to the latest version! (Photo credit: Andrew Neel)

Keep your Chromebook safe and secure by regularly updating the OS to the latest version! (Photo credit: Andrew Neel)

Many people ignore system updates because they seem unnecessary and like a chore. Unfortunately, this is precisely how malicious software is able to exploit systems and wreak havoc. By keeping your Chromebook updated, you will be more protected against malware. Here are the steps to check your current Chrome OS version and update it (if required).

How to update A Chromebook:

  1. Click on the Clock (bottom-right corner).

  2. Click the “Settings” button.

  3. Click “About Chrome OS” (bottom-left corner of the settings screen).

  4. Click “Check for Updates.”

  5. Your Chromebook will check for and automatically download an update if available. This may take a few minutes or a bit longer depending on your internet connection and size of the update.

  6. After it finishes downloading, save any of your work and click on the “Restart to Update” notification (bottom-right corner).

  7. Your device will restart and be updated to the latest version. Congratulations!

If you need any help getting this to work, click the “Tech Support” button on the bottom right corner of this page, submit your information, and I will get back to you soon. Thanks for reading!