Learn how to keep your computer and web browser up to date. Updates fix security problems, so staying current is one of the easiest ways to stay safe.
NCU computers
IT sends updates to NCU computers automatically. When you're asked to restart, do it as soon as you can, since many updates don't finish until you restart.
Your own computer
Windows
Select Start, then Settings, then Windows Update, then Check for updates.
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Mac
Select the Apple menu, then System Settings, then General, then Software Update.
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Your web browser
Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari update themselves, but only finish when you close and reopen them. To check:
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Browser
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Where to check
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Microsoft Edge
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Settings and more (…), then Settings, then About Microsoft Edge
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Google Chrome
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More (⋮), then Help, then About Google Chrome
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Firefox
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Menu (☰), then Help, then About Firefox
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Safari
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Updates with macOS through Software Update
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Restarting your computer at least once a week keeps updates from piling up.
Restart, don't just shut down
On Windows, Shut down doesn't fully reset your computer. It saves part of the system to start faster next time. Restart clears everything and finishes installing updates, so it fixes more problems. Restart at least once a week, and whenever an update asks you to.
Get help
Submit a request through the Operating System or Software Support service, call the IT Service Desk at 612.343.4170, or visit Miller Hall 226.