The word Patch is defined as, “a piece of cloth or other
material used to mend or strengthen a torn or weak point.” So it makes sense
that a Software patch would is a piece of code added to software to strengthen
its weak points. These weak points are usually were Virus’s, Malware and other
attacks are focused on, and the patches remedy the method for a computer system
to be vulnerable.
Software updates whether big or small are important. Much
like with changing the oil in your car, brushing your teeth daily or going to a
doctor for annual checkups, updates are necessary. Computers and the software
they use require regular updates to ensure they continue to run safely and
efficiently.
Viruses are ever-evolving and your operating system,
antivirus and other applications should continuously evolve as well. It’s quite
easy to ignore system updates for a while and fall behind the times, becoming
vulnerable to new threats.
Updates serve a number of different functions as listed
below:
- · Fix security holes
- · Optimize the utilization of resources on the operating system
- · Add newer and more secure features
- · Remove old and unprotected features
- · Update drivers to increase software efficiency
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