Pro Tips: Staying Safe & Secure

System & Software Updates

Update Your Devices & Apps Frequently

Most modern devices and apps are updated regularly by their manufacturers. Many updates are specifically to fix security flaws, keeping you and your data safer. Up-to-date software is your first line of defense against bad actors -- configure all your devices' operating systems and your apps for automatic updates. Here's how.

• Keep your Mac up to date
• Manage updates in Windows
• How to enable auto-update to ChromeOS devices
  
  
• Update iOS on iPhone
• Check & update your Android version
  
  
• Update iPadOS
• Update your Apple Watch
  
  
• Update apps from the App Store on iPhone
• How to update the Play Store & apps on Android

If your device isn't covered by this list, please get in touch with the manufacturer's customer support.