It goes without saying that keeping a Windows PC up-to-date is crucial. Windows is probably the most targeted platform for cyberattacks, for the simple reason that it's the most widespread. On top of that, though, Windows apps are some of the most advanced, and are frequently running on cutting-edge hardware. If you don't keep apps and drivers current, you may be missing out not just on bugfixes, but on added features and increased performance.
Something that occurred to me recently is that Windows 11 doesn't do a good job of streamlining updates. We've all been spoiled by our iPhones, iPads, and Android tablets, which are so automated that it's almost difficult to end up out-of-date. If you want your PC to keep up, you may have to be a little more proactive.
How to make your PC's updates bulletproof
There's no one-stop shop
If you were to ask the average Windows user, they'd probably point to Windows Update as their focal point for updates, and that should be your thinking as well. It's not just where Microsoft updates Windows as a whole. The company regularly issues updates to individual OS components this way, most importantly ones linked to security. For that reason, you should be opening Windows Update at least once a week. While Windows Security automatically downloads new malware definitions on its own as long as it's active, some security patches require…