Installing and configuring computer System

1. Lesson 8:
Installing
and
Configuring
Computer
System
Software Updates

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson the students are expected to:
1. Describe software updates.
2. Access software updates in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendation and requirements.
3. Appreciate the importance of having knowledge in
updating software properly.

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An update is new, improved, or
fixed software, which replaces
older versions of the same
software. For example, updating
your operating system brings it
up-to-date with the latest
drivers, system utilities, and
security software. Updates are
often provided by the software
publisher free of additional
charge.

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Software Updates
A software update, which is sometimes called a software patch,
is a free download for an application, operating system, or
software suite that provides fixes for features that aren't working
as intended or adds minor software enhancements and
compatibility.
Software updates are released to address security issues when
they occur, address minor bugs discovered in the software,
improve the operation of hardware or peripherals, and to add
support for new models of equipment. These small, incremental
updates improve the operation of your software.

7. Software Updates Aren't Limited to Computers
The operating system and apps that run on your phone and tablet, the
smartwatch on your wrist, and the peripheral that live streams video to
your TV all use software that occasionally needs to be updated. In most
cases, unless you have chosen a setting that allows automatic updates,
the device notifies you when a software update is available and gives you
some information on why the update is important. Then, you decide
whether to allow the update to go forward. The vast majority of software
updates are applied over the internet, so an internet connection is often a
requirement.
In the case of smartphones and tablets, software takes the form of apps.
When an updated version of an app is available, you're notified either by
message or by a visual indicator on the app icon. App updates are almost
always no-cost and occur over a Wi-Fi connection after you give your
permission.

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The Importance of Software Updates
Although they are typically small and free, software
updates play important roles often related to solving or
preventing a problem:
• Protect against new-found security risks
• Introduce new features in your software
• Improve battery depletion rate or performance speed
• Extend your equipment's usable life by allowing its
maximum productivity
• Fix bugs in the software and improve functionality

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To update system software on a Mac, just follow these steps:

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To update your system software on Windows, just follow these steps:

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Third-Party Software Updates
Third-party software describes any software created by a third party
and did not come with your computer's operating system. This
primarily includes any software you, yourself, have installed on your
machine. Because third-party software is created by different people,
the way you update it varies.
Web browsers, such as Firefox and Google Chrome, update
themselves. You don't have to do anything at all. Other software may
also update itself, or notify you of an update so you can choose
whether to install it or not. Most software will allow you to check for
updates manually.

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