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Safe Computing - Updating Your Computer

Computers are run with Software, but the programs that you run and the Operating System. Software has errors that need to be corrected and most software companies provide free updates to make sure that the software runs safely and securely. Make sure to check regularly for updates to the OS and the applications that you run.
  • On NDSU supported computers the Division of IT utilizes Microsoft System Center to provide the Microsoft based Windows computers their updates. 
  • For Apple computers it is suggested that you check for updates on a weekly basis. Simply click the apple in the upper left and select Software Update... to start the update application.
  • Linux computers use a wide a varied update tool ranging from apt-get, pacman, yum, and many others, it is suggested that you update your software at least weekly.

Check at least monthly to make sure that automated updates are being applied to your computer. 

Make sure that your applications you have installed on your computer get updated as well. Most applications have their own update utility built in and operating systems have application stores that update those applications as updates become available.


Keywords:
update, operating systems, app store, safety 
Doc ID:
107052
Owned by:
IT Security in NDSU IT Knowledge Base
Created:
2020-11-09
Updated:
2025-11-10
Sites:
NDSU IT Knowledge Base