Protect your tech: Time to update Chrome, Windows and iOS

Protect against security flaws, hacks, bugs and viruses is to keep your software and devices updated.

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– Hover your cursor over Help. Then select About Google Chrome. – Chrome will automatically update from this screen if needed. Following this, click Relaunch.

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– Going to Help > About Google Chrome will also let you know which version of Chrome you are running. The latest version for Chrome is 102.0.5005.63.

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Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Then select Check for updates.

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– If an update is available, select Download and install now. The latest OS builds are 19042.1706, 19043.1706 and 19044.1706.

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updating iOS 15 since its public release in September last year

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iOS 15.5, includes security patches and changes for the Apple Cash card and Apple Podcast.

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To update your iPhone, go to Settings > General Software Update > Download and Install.

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