June 18, 2009
Nobody could find the word “perfect” in the dictionary of the software development world. On the opposite side, “updates” is the one of the most frequently used words; along with bugs, fixes, and upgrades. Keeping up with the constant updates is an art in itself. Not everybody has the time nor the willingness to do [...]
June 12, 2009
When you open a program to work with it, do you have the nerve to download and install an available update first? I didn’t think so. But will you do it after you’re done? Probably not. Keeping all of your software up to date is essential for several reasons. Updates typically address security, compatibility or [...]
May 29, 2009
So, your Start Menu is a mile long, your Add/Remove Programs control panel takes a week to load, and your spouse is getting more annoyed with each successive “new thing” that pops up in the System Tray. Admit it. You’re a download junkie. I know that I am, and that I like to keep everything [...]
January 7, 2009
How many of your program files on your PC are out of date? What do you mean you don’t know? Hmmm….maybe you didn’t know that older versions of software are potential security risks? A lot of the time software is updated exclusively to plug a hole or stop a certain exploit. So by running older [...]
November 18, 2008
Most Linux users would agree that “apt-get” is one of the many best things to happen to Linux. For those of us who have a dual boot system and miss the apt-get functionality on Windows, here are some ways to get that functionality in Windows. These are three good software updater programs for Windows users. [...]
August 2, 2008
We all know how important software updates are, the importance magnifies even more when the operating system needs updates. Some of the updates might even be critical and eventually end up saving the day or ruining it if you don’t keep your system updated. Here are 5 ways you can use to update your Windows [...]
June 17, 2008
For a Windows user, the first order of business, at least for me, is usually security. Securing your computer means installing security software like a firewall, anti-virus, or spyware removal. It also means checking Windows updates and keeping your own installed software up to date. Updating your own software has always been a manual process [...]
October 9, 2007
Keeping your software up to date is the best protection for your computer. Software is usually updated for 2 reason. The first being to improve and enhance the functionality of the software. The second being to close any known system bugs. These bugs can range in everything from open access points for hackers to use [...]
