
Your computer's operating system is one of the most important components of your computer. Like a car's engine, you must maintain your operating system otherwise it will most likely break. Keeping your operating system updated protects your computer from security threats including viruses and break-ins. Updating your system regularly is important as new vulnerabilities are discovered periodically by malicious users.
Updating your operating system can be as simple as clicking a button. Some operating systems allow automatic updates. When updates become available, your computer will automatically download the updates and ask you to install them. Below are some links that will guide you through the update process.