Regular software updates are the key to the security and best performance of your computer. As a rule, the latest versions of any software are the most improved, corrected and modified ones. Therefore, try to monitor the release of updates to the programs available on your computer. This is especially true of the tools used to work on the Internet.
It is necessary
- - computer or laptop;
- - access to the Internet.
Instructions
Step 1
Timely software updates, in particular, antivirus browsers and Internet messengers, will help protect your computer and information in it. New versions of programs are released regularly. Even a novice user can update them.
Step 2
Well, now more about some of the most frequently used programs. The Google Chrome browser is one of the smartest and fastest browsers around. But despite all its advantages, it also needs an update. To do this, go to the settings by clicking on the wrench icon and select "About Google Chrome". After that, a new window will open, which will indicate the version of Google Chrome that is currently in use. By default, when a new version of the browser appears, a notification window appears, after reading which, the user can decide for himself whether to update or not update the browser. If you are going to use the most recent modification of the program, go to "Settings" and select the "Update" button. Confirm your decision and restart the program. If you do not want to update the program yet, click the "Not now" button, thereby postponing the process until the next launch of the program or until you use the manual update.
Step 3
To find out the version of Mozilla Firefox, launch your browser and select the "Help" item on the work panel and go to the "About Firefox" section. A new window will display a message about the build of the program used. If this version is not the latest, you can change it at any time. However, it is best to use settings that perform automatic updates so that you do not worry about the security of your computer and the information stored on it and on the network.
Step 4
Other browsers are updated in the same way. In addition, in their settings, you can set the parameters necessary for updating.
Step 5
Mail. Ru Agent is one of the most popular instant messengers that allows you to keep abreast of events taking place in most social networks. In order to be always in touch, you just need to connect the site profiles, after which you can correspond with your friends without logging into your account on the network. To check the version of the "Agent" used, start the pager and select the "Menu" button in the window. Click on it and select "About". On the new page you will be able to view which modification "Agent" is installed at your moment. Details about the program, its capabilities and benefits can be found on the official Mail. Ru Agent page. Here you can also download the latest development of the program, if it has not been installed automatically yet.
Step 6
Another useful program for torrent tracker users - µTorrent - also needs updating. It is quite simple to do this: click on the "Help" button and select the "Check for update" item. You can check the version in the "Help" menu. But for this you need the "About" option.
