Updates without false messages

Updates also improve security errors. A strong password will not fix the gaps in your browser or system. It is worth setting up regular updates instead of reacting only if there is a problem with your account.

Open the Updateer yourself

Go to system settings, the official app store or program update section. If the site claims that you need a “new codec” or “repair of your browser”, close it and check the updates normal way.

Do not paste the command into the terminal or launch window at the request of the page. The message stylized on the system can be a regular part of the site.

Check more than the system

View your browser, mail applications, password manager and document-opening software. Also check the availability of your phone updates. Use an organization-managed mechanism with business devices.

Enable automatic updates where you can. Leave time for the required restart: the retrieved patch is not always active. Do not disable device protection to bypass the updater error; look for manufacturer's instructions.

Remember the end of support

A device or program without safety adjustments may need to be replaced or switched to the supported version. The mere fact that it is still running does not mean that the manufacturer fixes new gaps.

Check the support cycle in the documentation of a specific product. Dates depend on the version and type of license. Do not base your decision solely on the old list found on the blog.

Prepare data before major change

Before a major update, make sure that there is a working copy of important files and that you know how to recover your account access. After installation check normal login and update status. Do not save emergency passwords in the public bug report form.

If the installation failed, note the non-secret error code and version of the program. This is better material for official support than a screenshot with open mail and login codes.