Security TipsTech BasicsFamily Safety4 min read· Oct 20, 2026

Set It and Forget It: How to Keep Your Devices Safe Without Extra Work

Keeping your gadgets updated is the single best way to stay safe online. Here is how to let your phone and computer handle the hard work for you so you never have to worry about it again.

We all know the feeling: you’re in the middle of a task, and a little box pops up asking you to restart your computer for an “Update.” Most of us click “Remind me tomorrow” and go back to what we were doing. However, these updates are much more than just new buttons or cosmetic changes. Think of an update like a new lock for your front door. Hackers look for digital “open windows” in old software. When a company like…