"Update" is an important task to keep your PC safe.

The methods of criminal activity through networks, such as malware that sneaks into PCs and steals personal information by unauthorized methods, and ransomware that intimidates users by encrypting data without permission, are becoming more sophisticated every day.

In order to protect yourself from such malicious attacks, it is necessary to update not only Windows 10 itself, but also apps, utilities, etc. to the latest version to improve security. Now let's consider the importance of such updates.

Windows Update for maintenance of Windows 10

Various information is stored in the PC used by companies and individuals. From the perspective of rival companies, it is like a treasure trove, such as emails exchanged with colleagues and business partners, concept models and design drawings of new products and services, and proposals for new businesses.

Nowadays, an increasing number of companies are using cloud services and preparing a mechanism to keep data from being stored on local PCs as much as possible. However, depending on the content of the work and the department, it is not always possible to completely migrate, and it costs money to migrate.

Of course, Windows 10 and its corresponding peripherals and software are designed to address these security risks. However, as mentioned above, criminals' methods are constantly becoming more sophisticated, and it is dangerous if they are left as they were at the time of purchase.

In addition, security risks that were not recognized at the time of release are often discovered after long-term use by many users, and bugs that could not be understood only by normal use are found after testing by researchers. Sometimes.

To address these various security risks, Microsoft offers a major semi-annual update to Windows 10 and a monthly Windows Update. Such regular maintenance is an important task to improve the security of Windows 10 and prevent it from being compromised by criminals over the network.

The semi-annual major update addresses these security risks, as well as enhances features and adds new features. The latest major update is the "Windows 10 May 2021 Update," which began distribution on May 19. These major updates have been made 11 times since the launch of Windows 10 in 2015.

Microsoft has introduced new versions every few years before Windows 10. However, along with the sophistication of criminals' methods, the spread of the Internet and networks has increased the speed of malware transmission, making it easier for the number of victims to increase to an unprecedented level.

In light of these circumstances, Windows 10 has put in place a system to quickly provide the latest version so that it can respond to the latest security risks. This is a major update that takes place every six months. In addition to this, we are improving the security of Windows 10 by responding to security risks including monthly Windows Update.

This kind of update work is a large-scale work, so it takes some work time. You may be in a hurry, especially if you get a warning that an update is needed before your business trip. But neglecting this task puts Windows 10 in jeopardy. Regular Windows Updates should keep your PC safe on your regular PC.

Large-scale updates and Windows updates can be done from "Update and Security" in the Settings app. The user does not need to specify anything because it automatically detects and executes the update suitable for the PC.

However, such large-scale updates and Windows Update may affect the operation of business applications used in the company. If you are using it by connecting to the network in the company, do not update it at your own discretion, and do not forget to apply it according to the instructions of the IT management department.

"Dell Update" to support Dell PC Update

As with Windows 10, each app you use on your PC needs regular updates. Don't worry, Microsoft's "Office" series, which has become the de facto standard in the field of business, and "Windows Security", the anti-malware software that comes standard with Windows 10, are automatically updated via Windows Update.

However, for other apps, you need to check each company's website, download the update file, and apply it one by one. In addition, an increasing number of apps have a mechanism to automate these procedures, check the latest version each time the app is launched, and update it when necessary. In order to improve security, I would like to use these apps and always use the latest version.

Updates are also needed for the various utilities installed on Dell PCs and the PC firmware (the basic software that controls the PC hardware). However, Dell's PC has a "Dell Update" installed that makes this easy.

Dell Update is a utility installed on Dell laptops and desktops. Not only does it check for Dell utilities on your PC and the firmware version of your laptop and warn you when an update is needed, you can also do the actual update from this Dell Update.

Also, important updates that need to be installed immediately and updates that can be applied as needed when there is time are displayed separately. You can install important updates when you're busy, and install other updates when you can afford it.

With proper application of Windows Update and Dell Update, you can basically deal with most security risks. The work will take some time, but considering the risk of information leakage within the company, it is necessary to secure time for such "update work" on a regular basis.

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