For the almost 40 years that I've written about personal tech, I've given consistent advice to folks who ask whether and when they should upgrade their software - particularly device operating systems ...

Since September, iPhone users have had the chance to update their phones to iOS 26, Apple's software update that ushered in ...

The January Patch Tuesday updates for Windows refresh the expiring certificates for Secure Boot, which protects your computer against bootkit malware.

Updating the system software on your PlayStation 5 is essential for accessing new features and maintaining a smooth gaming experience. Each update from Sony not only enhances the stability of the ...

If you unwrapped a new smartphone during the holidays, one of the first things you should do is make sure its software is up ...

You can also manually prompt it to get the latest update via the Microsoft Store by booting it up and finding the app. The ...

Microsoft's Windows could soon update all your software at once. The company announced in a blog post this week that developers and product teams could join a private preview of its "Windows Update ...

When a computer is not up-to-date with software updates, it is more vulnerable to ransomware attacks, malware, and data breaches. Updates for your operating system, browsers, antivirus program, and ...