The steps of how to check for updates in an operating system depend on the specific operating system being used. Generally, most operating systems will have a menu or set of instructions that are available that describe how to check for updates. Below are the methods of checking for updates for each of the popular operating systems:
Windows:
1. Go to ‘Start’ and select the ‘Settings’ option.
2. Select ‘Update & Security’ from the Settings menu.
3. Click ‘Check for Updates’.
4. Windows will search for any available updates, and provide a list of updates that will be installed.
5. Select the updates you would like to install, then click ‘Install’.
Mac OSX:
1. Open the App Store application.
2. Select the ‘Updates’ tab.
3. The App Store will search for any available updates, and present a list of what is available.
4. Select the updates you want to install and click ‘Install’.
Linux:
1. Open the Terminal application.
2. Type ‘sudo apt-get update’.
3. Enter your system password when prompted.
4. The terminal will search for any updates, and display a list of packages that can be updated.
5. Type ‘sudo apt-get upgrade’.
6. Any available updates will be installed.
Chrome OS (Chromebooks):
1. Click the Status Area in the lower left-hand corner of your screen.
2. Select the ‘Settings’ icon.
3. Click ‘About Chrome OS’.
4. Select ‘Check for Update’.
5. Your device will now begin searching for any available updates, and will provide a list of updates that can be installed.
6. Select the updates you would like to install, then click ‘Install’.
Android:
1. Open the Google Play Store app.
2. Select the ‘My Apps & Games’ tab from the main page of the Play Store.
3. The Play Store will then search for any available updates, and provide a list of those that are available.
4. Select the updates you would like to install, then click ‘Install’.
iOS (iPhone/iPad):
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Select ‘General’.
3. Select ‘Software Update’.
4. Your iPhone or iPad will then search for any available updates, and provide a list of those that are available.
5. Select the updates you would like to install, then click ‘Install’.