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How to update Internet browser. (Edge / Chrome)

Artem Krapinevych
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Why is it so important?

Keeping your browser updated is essential for several reasons. Updates improve security by patching vulnerabilities, protecting you from malware, phishing, and other threats. They enhance performance, making your browser faster and more stable. Updates also give you access to new features and tools, improving functionality and compatibility with modern websites. Additionally, they fix bugs and errors that could cause crashes or issues with your browsing experience. An outdated browser can leave you exposed to risks and limit your ability to access the latest web content effectively.
 
Microsoft Edge is the preferred browser! and preinstalled on all workstations because it offers better integration with Microsoft services, enhanced security, improved performance, and compatibility with legacy applications via Internet Explorer mode. It also receives regular updates for ongoing support.
 
Google Chrome will eventually be deprecated. While it’s still available on some machines, it’s not ideal due to higher resource usage, less integration with enterprise tools, and limited security updates in comparison to Edge. We encourage users to transition to Edge to ensure better performance and long-term support.
 

Microsoft Edge

  1. Open the Edge browser.

  2. Click the three dots (…) next to the profile icon, click Help and feedback, and then click About Microsoft Edge.



  3. Clicking the About Microsoft Edge option opens the About page. Additionally, the Edge will automatically start looking for updates. If available, the latest updates will be automatically installed.

    And if no updates are available, you will see a “Microsoft Edge is up to date” message.


    The best part is that Edge does not take much time to download and install updates. If your computer is connected to a decent internet connection, downloading updates should not take more than a few seconds. Once downloaded, it takes another few seconds to install them.
  4. That’s it! You have successfully updated Edge to the latest version.

    ! Once installed, you will be asked to restart the Edge browser to finish installing updates 

Google Chrome

  1. On your computer, open Chrome.
  2. At the top right, select More More


  3. Select Help and then About Google Chrome.
  4. Select Relaunch.

    • Important: If you can't find this button, you're on the latest version.

The browser saves your opened tabs and windows and reopens them automatically when it restarts.

Conclusion

Keeping your browser updated is crucial for security, performance, and compatibility. After each update, it’s important to restart your browser to ensure that the latest changes take effect properly. Restarting allows security patches to be fully applied and ensures you're using the newest features and optimizations. Regular updates and restarts are key to maintaining a smooth and secure browsing experience, so always restart your browser after an update to get the best performance.

 

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