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Manually check for and install updates for all installed apps on your computer and phone once a month.
Why this matters
Not all apps update themselves automatically. A monthly sweep ensures no outdated software lingers.
How to do it
- Set a recurring calendar reminder for the first of each month: 'Update all apps'
- Windows: Microsoft Store → Library → Get updates
- Mac: App Store → Updates tab
- iPhone: App Store → your profile → Update All
- Android: Google Play → Manage apps → Update all
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Our step-by-step guide explains each action in full detail, with confirmation steps and related tasks.
View full step-by-step guide →Cyber Essentials framework
This task falls under the Updatescontrol, one of five areas assessed in the UK's Cyber Essentials scheme. Completing it counts toward your Cyber Essentials alignment. Create a free account to track your progress across all five areas.
Worth repeating. This is not a one-and-done task. Revisit it every 3–6 months to keep your protection current.
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