Windows Optional updates are not compulsory updates but are made available to users when they are available. While many PC users and IT admins choose to install the updates manually, new policies ...

Last year, several dangerous security vulnerabilities were found in the popular 7zip compression tool that were closed with new versions. However, these patches had to be downloaded and installed ...

When iOS 16 arrives, iPhone owners won't have to deal with full software installs for the latest security patches. Apple is launching a new feature with the mobile OS called Rapid Security Response, ...

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Microsoft has started rolling out new Secure Boot certificates that will automatically install on eligible Windows 11 24H2 ...

Ever since iOS 12, Apple has offered a handy toggle in Settings that lets you automatically install new updates overnight as long as it is charging and connected to Wi-Fi. There’s just one problem: It ...

Security patches stand between your Apple devices and danger. Graphic: Google Gemini When Apple needs to install a security patch onto an iPhone, iPad or Mac, it now does so without requiring the user ...

Part of keeping a computer secure from current bugs or threats that may affect its overall functionality and performance is making sure that any software updates are promptly downloaded and installed ...