For the almost 40 years that I've written about personal tech, I've given consistent advice to folks who ask whether and when they should upgrade their software - particularly device operating systems ...

Last year, several dangerous security vulnerabilities were found in the popular 7zip compression tool that were closed with new versions. However, these patches had to be downloaded and installed ...

For the almost 40 years that I’ve written about personal tech, I’ve given consistent advice to folks who ask whether and when they should upgrade their software — particularly device operating systems ...

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...

Software updates are essential, and a critical step in ensuring your laptop continues to run smoothly. You shouldn't and ...

Many newer cars allow owners to download software updates that can fix problems, improve performance, and even make some safety recall repairs. These “over-the-air” — or OTA — software updates have ...

An upcoming free Roku update promises to reduce endless scrolling by letting you find something to watch faster. Here's how to check for the software update once it's ready. Blake has over a decade of ...