Yes, taking the time to keep your software updated really does pay off
Tell me if you've ever found yourself in this cycle: You sit down to your computer, ready to tackle the day, and that little notification pops up trying to get you to update your software. Mindful of the time that you so foolishly clicked that button, only to have to figure out what to do with the next hour of your life while your computer did a full install of a new OS (and you were definitely late for a Zoom call), you click "Remind Me Later."
Then you click it again, "later."
And again.
And again.
You keep clicking until it mysteriously stops bugging you. "Phew!" you think. But just because it's not popping up anymore, doesn't mean there isn't still an update that needs doing. And that update could be the last thing standing between you and a cyber attack.
Yup, sorry to inform you, but those software updates aren't just for fun. They're actually essential to not only keeping your machine running smoothly, but also for protecting you against cyber attacks, malware, and other security holes. Here are three reasons why you really shouldn't ignore those software updates.
1. They might be fixing software bugs.
Imagine you're nearing the end of a weeks-long project for work and everything just collapses. Terrifying, right? That's why you have to make sure to update your software. If your computer or other device has a bug in it that you don't correct with a software update, it can crash your whole system.
On a less dramatic level, neglecting apps updates can cause them to ma ..
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