Video-How To Update Windows Manually

Here’s a video on how to force a Windows Update.

Why would you want to force a Windows Update?

There are several reasons you may now want to wait for an automatic Windows Update:

  • You have had the computer off for a while and need to make sure it is safe before you browse the web.
  • Microsoft releases an out of band update for an exploit currently in use [Read more...]

Video – How To Update or Install Adobe Flash In Internet Explorer and Google Chrome

How to update or install Adobe Flash Player.

Adobe Flash is installed on nearly every computer. It does not show up as a program unless you check in your Control Panel under Add/Remove Programs. Unless you have an iPhone or iPad, you probably have it installed (many websites need it to look right).

With malware targeting Adobe Flash Player vulnerabilities to install on your computer it is very important to keep it updated.

Also, many social engineered exploits use a pop-up window telling you to click to update your Flash Player to the latest version to show content. Instead of updating Flash, you install the malware to your computer. Knowing how to install Flash by going to adobe.com and downloading and installing Flash yourself can give you peace of mind that you have the latestĀ versionĀ an don’t install malware by [Read more...]