Are you using software updater ?

[Daljeet]

Updating software blocks up to 85% of web attack angles.

 

[Deletedmessiah]

But there are times when not updating is beneficial. Like in case of Ccleaner.

 

[In2an3_PpG]

I use SUMo from KC Softwares to check for updates each time i'm on. If there are any updates then i install them manually.

 

[L S]

Yes & No - My Avast Premier have Built in Software Updater & My AVG PC TuneUp Have Built in Software Updater they do some work but i chose what to update manually, and some of my Programs are Updated by them selfs - secure programs like Browsers etc.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

I use patch my pc : Patch My PC - Patch Management Made Easy and Secunia (now Flexera) PSI: Personal Software Inspector

 

[Huchim]

I use ninite updater and I have it with Window's task scheduler to run it once a day

 

[Sunshine-boy]

I was using Secunia psi but not anymore and I think we don't need these tools because you can update everything manually.
Tools like Secunia are not recommended anymore because they eat ram and CPU and probably contain some Adware :/

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

I was using Secunia psi but not anymore and I think we don't need these tools because you can update everything manually.
Tools like Secunia are not recommended anymore because they eat ram and CPU and probably contain some Adware :/

When you have to maintain multiple pc's/laptops in your household and family a red colored Secunia PSI means that pc needs attention.

 

[Sunshine-boy]

I know but every time I tried Secunia, it was freeze, buggy and slow.
And about family, they don't care about this stuff:notworthy:
80% of ppl in my country don't even know what is Adblocker.
They don't even know the difference between adware and ransomware

 

[Deletedmessiah]

I use patch my pc : Patch My PC - Patch Management Made Easy and Secunia (now Flexera) PSI: Personal Software Inspector

I use the same. Ninite too sometimes.

 

[L S]

I know but every time I tried Secunia, it was freeze, buggy and slow.
And about family, they don't care about this stuff:notworthy:
80% of ppl in my country don't even know what is Adblocker.
They don't even know the difference between adware and ransomware

....... to many ppl don't know the difference between basic computer stuff in every Country ...... sooo ---

 

[Sunshine-boy]

Secunia is a strong tool maybe the best one but so slow and I found it buggy.
Kaspersky Software Updater tool that updates applications installed on your computer
I guess this one is good but I never tried it.

 

[Daljeet]

When you have to maintain multiple pc's/laptops in your household and family a red colored Secunia PSI means that pc needs attention.

I'm also using patch my pc and kaspersky software updater is also very good software.

 

[Marko :)]

No, I update programs manually.

 

[shukla44]

Yes & no, but mostly no so i voted no.

Auto: I have Kaspersky total security which has in-built software updater.
Manually: I use softpedia (email) & filehippo (email) update notification to know what updates are available. For this, what-ever programs i use, i have subscribed for their updates on the mentioned sites.

 

[shmu26]

I just don't understand why a person needs a software updater.
Some softwares update when you reboot, and others update when you run them.
If you don't run the software, it won't hurt you, right? So as soon as you run it, you will get your update prompt, or whatever.
I suppose if you don't reboot every day, then you might want to have a software updater. But why not just reboot?

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

I just don't understand why a person needs a software updater.
Some softwares update when you reboot, and others update when you run them.
If you don't run the software, it won't hurt you, right? So as soon as you run it, you will get your update prompt, or whatever.
I suppose if you don't reboot every day, then you might want to have a software updater. But why not just reboot?

For example for Skype for desktop that my kids use I always find updates with Patch My PC.

 

[TairikuOkami]

No, well not exactly. I have tried all software updaters and none contains all software, except SUMo, which is just a notifier.
So I have eventually settled with Softpedia. When the software is updated, I receive an email with a link and I update it manually.

TairikuOkami's software subscriptions

 

[insanity]

No, and I don't think a software updater is really a thing. These kinds of program are not essential in my opinion, as they can be a bloat to your system. And when I want, I can always check for updates by myself. Programs in which updating is a critical process, such as the OS, Microsoft Office, Adobe Flash/Reader, Chrome, antiviruses etc, all have their own built-in update tools.

 

[frogboy]

I also use Download Patch My PC Updater and MajorGeeks.Com - MajorGeeks for all my updates.