{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Your Tech Makeover","title":"Why You Should Update Your Software (and How to Make It Painless)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":305,"description":"Keeping your software up to date is one of the simplest things you can do for your devices' security, but a lot of people put it off or don't understand why it matters. This is one of Your Tech Makeover's earliest episodes, recorded in 2020, and the core lesson still applies today.\nFrank walks through the difference between minor and major software updates, explains why security patches exist, and covers the easiest ways to make sure your devices and apps stay current, including how to set things to update automatically so you never have to think about it.\nIn this episode, you'll learn:\nThe difference between a minor update and a major update, and what each one means for you\nWhy security fixes are included in updates and what can happen if you skip them\nHow to check for updates on macOS, Windows, and your phone's apps\nWhat to check before installing a major update so nothing gets broken unexpectedly\nHow to turn on automatic updates so your devices stay protected in the background\nNote: this episode references a specific software requirement from May 2020 that is no longer relevant. The broader advice is still true: keep your software updated.\nHave a topic you'd like Frank to cover? Reach out at frank@yourtechmakeover.com.\nLearn more at YourTechMakeover.com.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/F1DxQxIc_MXT9xFXGRgAs2hEf3YIwdCMiqleKFWk3xk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMTRi/OGQ0Mjc4ODMzMjcx/MmQ1NzVlMjM4YjNm/NzRjMy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}