Keeping your browser up-to-date is important for keeping the internet and your computer safe. Most updates are security updates. Many of the viruses on the web are spread through vulnerabilities in older browsers, especially Internet Explorer. Here is a guide to updating the most common browsers.
How to update Internet Explorer:
- Check to see what version of IE you are using.
- Open Internet Explorer (IE)
- In the file menu at the top, click HELP => ABOUT INTERNET EXPLORER.
If you do not see the file menu, right click in the header below the title bar (blue bar). Select MENU BAR. - The current version is IE 8. If you are using anything lower, update your browser.
- To get the free update of IE, go to Internet Explorer’s page.
How to update Firefox:
- Open Firefox
- In the file menu at the top, click HELP => CHECK FOR UPDATES
How to update Safari
You should be notified of updates automatically through Software Update. These instructions are for manual updates only.
- Open Safari
- Go to Apple’s Website.
- Click SUPPORT =>DOWNLOADS.
- Type ‘Safari’ into the search box in the upper-right hand corner of the screen and press the ‘Enter’ button on your keyboard.
- Look through the search results for the latest Safari update and click on the link.
- Click the DOWNLOAD icon.
- Install the Safari update on your computer.
How to update Chrome
- Open Chrome
- Click on the wrench icon => ABOUT GOOGLE CHROME.
