{"id":335,"date":"2021-08-17T14:16:14","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T14:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iqcomputerservices.com\/blog\/?p=335"},"modified":"2024-05-08T18:47:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T18:47:14","slug":"how-often-should-i-update-my-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqcomputerservices.com\/blog\/how-often-should-i-update-my-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should I Update My Computer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"3o8dv-0-0\">\n<h1 data-offset-key=\"3o8dv-0-0\">Update My Computer<\/h1>\n<div data-offset-key=\"3o8dv-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3o8dv-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3o8dv-0-0\"><em>When<\/em> should I update my computer? It\u2019s a simple question. Many don\u2019t have a clear answer. iQ Computer Services sees the negative effects of waiting too long. These problems are preventable. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Operating systems are essential to make your computer work. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">The most popular operating systems are Windows and macOS. . They manage tasks between your software and your hardware. That\u2019s why it is a good idea to keep them updated. Luckily, reminders to update popup. Sometimes automatic updates take care of it. Updating helps to maximize your security.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"8do1d-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"8do1d-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"8do1d-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"cpq2c-0-0\">\n<h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"cpq2c-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"cpq2c-0-0\">5 Reasons You Need to Update Your Operating System<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"9fdhj-0-0\">\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9fdhj-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9fdhj-0-0\"><br \/>\nClose Security Gaps<\/span><\/h3>\n<div data-offset-key=\"9fdhj-0-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"avfkn-0-0\">\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"avfkn-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"avfkn-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"avfkn-0-0\">Patch security holes<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"avfkn-0-1\"> that leave you exposed to malware. Protect your files from hackers snooping for your private info.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"84rg7-0-0\">\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"84rg7-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"84rg7-0-0\">\u00a0Block Viruses<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"d8299-0-0\">\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"d8299-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"d8299-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"d8299-0-0\">Protect your family and friends online. Viruses spread through interaction. If you do not update your OS, you risk spreading viruses to others.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"6392g-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"6392g-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"6392g-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"6f5a7-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"6f5a7-0-0\">New features<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"6f5a7-0-0\">\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"6f5a7-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"6f5a7-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"6f5a7-0-1\">Get the most out of your applications and see what new tricks your device can do. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"ccslv-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ccslv-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ccslv-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3lqhr-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3lqhr-0-0\">Fix computer bugs<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"3lqhr-0-0\">\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"3lqhr-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3lqhr-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3lqhr-0-1\"> Developers spend time working out the kinks of your OS. They fix software problems, so your desktop or laptop runs <\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"3lqhr-1-0\">smoothly<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"3lqhr-2-0\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"30rm-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"30rm-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"30rm-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"dr947-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dr947-0-0\">Better program performance<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"dr947-0-0\">\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"dr947-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"dr947-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dr947-0-1\"> Get more done in less time with programs that run faster.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"b4qr6-0-0\">\n<h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"b4qr6-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"b4qr6-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5ha32-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5ha32-0-0\">How Often Should I Update Windows OS? <\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"4tb81-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4tb81-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4tb81-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"e8hk1-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"e8hk1-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"e8hk1-0-0\">Windows checks for new updates whenever it\u2019s connected to the internet. Security updates occur at random times on \u201cPatch Tuesday.\u201d You can always do a manual update check yourself. Windows 10 Pro users have the option to pause installing an update. It is automatic for Windows 10 Home. At least you can delay updates for a more convenient time. If an update causes problems on your computer, you can uninstall it. <a href=\"http:\/\/microsoft.com\">Microsoft<\/a> tests updates before releasing them. When kinks arise, they may be an outdated driver or software program on your computer. A qualified computer services tech can figure out and address what went wrong. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"fvdh4-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"fvdh4-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"fvdh4-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"6jrgm-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"6jrgm-0-0\">How Often Should I Update macOS?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"cv7ha-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"cv7ha-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"cv7ha-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"fofag-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"fofag-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"fofag-0-0\">One of Apple\u2019s points of appeal is the automatic updates on their devices. Users receive regular prompts for updates. macOS does a good job updating itself with minor patches and fixes. All you have to do is agree to them when prompted. But, it is understandable if you wish to wait. New releases may take Apple a few weeks to point out and address any kinks. After which, you may want to set your update for a day and time when you do not need to use your device as much. <\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"fofag-1-0\">Lastly<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"fofag-2-0\">, you want to ensure older <a href=\"https:\/\/iqcomputerservices.com\/blog\/the-top-apps-for-mac-os-x\/\">apps<\/a> work with your new operating system. This is particularly important for non-Apple ones. Once you have done this, you\u2019re ready to go. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"ehqkv-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ehqkv-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ehqkv-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"ef1o1-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"6ghhm-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"6ghhm-0-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"17sf9-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"17sf9-0-0\">When Do I Update Linux?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"actp3-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"actp3-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"actp3-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"a0jvm-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"a0jvm-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a0jvm-0-0\">Most of us are familiar with the popular Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac. Less so with Linux. Because it runs more secure code, Linux is vulnerable to attacks from hackers. But, it is still important to keep the software running. Like macOS and Windows 10, Linux has automatic updates. All you have to do is follow when prompted, being sure not to ignore. Security updates will happen daily, while non-security updates will happen weekly. You also have the option to <\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"a0jvm-1-0\">manually<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"a0jvm-2-0\"> update your computer<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"a0jvm-2-0\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-offset-key=\"a0jvm-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div data-offset-key=\"a0jvm-0-0\">\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"ef1o1-0-0\">\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ef1o1-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ef1o1-0-0\">Don\u2019t Fall Behind on Computer Updates<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"df3rb-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"df3rb-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"df3rb-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"cgn70-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"cgn70-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"cgn70-0-0\">Again, don\u2019t wait too long. You should run an OS version no more than two versions older than the latest. If the newest OS is three or more versions ahead, there may be compatibility issues.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"6ghhm-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"6ghhm-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"6ghhm-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"57hl6-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"57hl6-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"57hl6-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1djlv-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1djlv-0-0\">What other updates should I make besides my OS?<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"1htfi-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1htfi-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1htfi-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"arfbh-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"arfbh-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"arfbh-0-0\">Beyond your operating system, we recommend you:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"5q8ap-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5q8ap-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5q8ap-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"1khfj-0-0\">\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"1khfj-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1khfj-0-0\"><strong>Backup your files at least once per week<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"4gj5o-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4gj5o-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4gj5o-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"4u54g-0-0\">\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"4u54g-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4u54g-0-0\"><strong>Update your antivirus to new versions<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"1k12s-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1k12s-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1k12s-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"bp50b-0-0\">\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"bp50b-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"bp50b-0-0\"><strong>Check for application updates once per month<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"f061s-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"f061s-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"f061s-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3jj82-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3jj82-0-0\">Professional Computer Updates in Bowie Maryland<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"3jmhp-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3jmhp-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3jmhp-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"62i7d\" data-offset-key=\"a3cuf-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"a3cuf-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a3cuf-0-0\">Updating your computer <\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"a3cuf-1-0\">probably<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"a3cuf-2-0\"> sounds overwhelming. Take these simple actions. Are you scared to do it yourself? That\u2019s okay. We understand that mistakes can happen when making updates. There might be <\/span><span data-offset-key=\"a3cuf-4-0\">a lack of software compatibility. You <a href=\"https:\/\/iqcomputerservices.com\/blog\/how-to-factory-reset-windows-10\/\">reset the whole device<\/a> by mistake instead of updating it. Leave it to a professional if you\u2019re worried about something like this. iQ Computer Services helps you keep the operating system up to date. Ready to work with us? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqcomputerservices.com\/contact\/\"><span data-offset-key=\"a3cuf-5-0\">Contact iQ Computer Services<\/span><\/a><span data-offset-key=\"a3cuf-6-0\"> today.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update My Computer When should I update my computer? It\u2019s a simple question. Many don\u2019t have a clear answer. iQ Computer Services sees the negative effects of waiting too long. 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