Top 5 Reasons to Keep your Software Updated

NAU ITS
2 min readJul 13, 2021

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Updating your software can seem tedious and pointless, but in reality there are lots of reasons why those updates roll out from the start. We’re here to help you understand the importance of keeping your software updated across your devices.

  1. Security
  • Software developers rollout updates in order to secure your devices. At times when there is a new update it’s because they might have found bugs in the previous one. Newer updates are supposed to leave you less vulnerable to hacking in comparison to old updates.

2. To be selfless

  • In the event that your passwords got compromised or you experience a security breach that leaves everyone in your contacts list vulnerable to getting their information leaked as well. Not only that but it could impact businesses that you shop from or schools that you go to because now your account could be the entrance for hackers to those places.

3. App Compatibility

  • New app updates and new software updates across your devices are made to run smoothly. Outdated versions can be slow and not as compatible with your device.
  • Keeping your software up to date might even improve your compatibility with new tech gear such as bluetooth headphones.

4. New features

  • When you update your devices you get new features such as new emojis, screen sharing options, and maybe a whole new layout.

5. Speed

  • The best way to ensure that your devices are giving you the most optimized performance is by keeping them updated. Eventually they will age out but to keep them running as long as possible update your software.

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