As well as this, Chrome OS automatically updates itself as new versions become available anyway. This is because 'under the hood' Chrome OS is almost basically just the Google Chrome browser. The only real exception we have to this is for Google's Chrome OS. You should definitely create a full backup of your system before installing an operating system update. You should read the release notes from the manufacturer carefully to see if all of your existing software/apps will work with the new operating system. We advise you to take special precautions when updating your operating system on your computer, phone or tablet. This isn't always the case but it has happened in the past when the manufacturer (eg Microsoft or Apple) make significant changes that the old programs can't handle. Updating the Operating System can also potentially cause some programs to no longer work if those programs aren't compatible with the latest version of your operating system. But if something bad happens with an operating system update then it's usually a much more complicated problem to solve. If something goes wrong with a web browser update, then usually you can just delete the browser and try again. If there's a problem with the operating system update then it's usually a significant problem to fix or reinstall compared to if there's a problem updating your web browser. However, updating your Operating System is a bit of a bigger deal - because it's responsible for everything on your computer or phone. Keeping your web browser up to date is a vital part of staying safe online and there's usually no problems in installing updates. List of guides to update different Operating Systemsįirstly, let us say that we always recommend updating your web browser as frequently as possible. It's a bit of software on your device, and manufacturers like Apple, Android and Microsoft will release new versions to fix problems and add new features.

Your Operating System is the unsung hero of your computer and phone it's the software that makes everything 'work' including allowing all your Apps to run properly, to handle phone calls and messages and to connect to the internet.

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