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- 2. Contoso S u i t e s 2 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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- 5. Contoso S u i t e s 5 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.
- 6. Contoso S u i t e s 6 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.
- 8. Contoso S u i t e s 8 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
- 9. Contoso S u i t e s 9 To update system software on a Mac, just follow these steps:
- 10. Contoso S u i t e s 10 To update your system software on Windows, just follow these steps:
- 11. Contoso S u i t e s 11 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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