Update programs and scan for malware to start year

By Beau Monday

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jan 01, 2013

~~Give your computer a fresh start to the new year by following these simple steps.
» Install security patches and enable automatic updates: Make sure your computer has all critical security patches and verify that it's enabled for automatic updates and working correctly. For Windows, run the Windows Update program and click "Check for Updates." For Apple's OSX, click on the System Preferences menu, choose "Software Update," and then click "Check Now." While on these screens, check that your system is configured for Automatic Updates. In Windows Update, click "Change Settings" and make sure "Install Updates Automatically" is selected. For Macs, it's on the same screen as the "Check Now" feature.
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Give your computer a fresh start to the new year by following these simple steps.

» Install security patches and enable automatic updates: Make sure your computer has all critical security patches and verify that it's enabled for automatic updates and working correctly. For Windows, run the Windows Update program and click "Check for Updates." For Apple's OSX, click on the System Preferences menu, choose "Software Update," and then click "Check Now." While on these screens, check that your system is configured for Automatic Updates. In Windows Update, click "Change Settings" and make sure "Install Updates Automatically" is selected. For Macs, it's on the same screen as the "Check Now" feature. Login for more...