Pro Tips: Staying Safe & Secure
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Basic security tools and methods to help you stay safe online.
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.