Are you someone who constantly hits the ‘remind me later’ button every time an update flashes up on your computer? Do you then over time find your PC is working incredibly slowly and having issues? Keeping your PC up to date is incredibly important and in the long run will only help to make working on your computer faster.
So if you have been avoiding updates until now here is why you should keep your PC up to date.
1. Security threats
One of the main reasons why you should always update your computer is to protect your PC from viruses and security holes. Every time an update takes place it will protect your computer from previous known issues. These updates become public knowledge and by not updating you are easy prey for malicious users who are out to exploit these now known issues. Not updating software leaves your computer vulnerable to hackers.
2. Functionality
We all want better functionality when working on our computers, especially if we use it for work purposes. We don’t want to wait for anything to load and for every application to work as quickly as possible. By updating all the applications on your computer it will provide new features and speed enhancements making your computer work as fast as it possibly can.
3. Documents are at risk
If you haven’t updated your computer yet you will want to when you learn your documents are at risk without the latest updates. In this digital era nearly everything is stored digitally (e.g. the cloud) your documents suddenly seem far more at risk than ever before. Certain malware can actually wipe your documents as well as transmit it from your computer to a remote server. It’s no secret that a lot of businesses have been hit by ‘ransomware’ and have had company documents held hostage until a payment has been received. By updating your PC software you can help to reduce the risk you’ll face from these kinds of threats.
If you are unsure how to update your PC get in touch with Applewood IT for advice and support 020 3141 8833.
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