DIGITALSECURITYGUIDE How much does it cost to update Windows automatically? Windows Update is free. However, depending on how you are billed for your Internet connection, by your Internet service charges (eg. your ISP Econet bundles, ZOL, Powertel), or mobile data charges might apply for the time required to download an update. Best time to schedule the updates is when you are at work or where there is a WiFi connection with uncapped bandwith. Turn on automatic app updates : Applies to Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1 App publishers sometimes update their apps to add new features and fix problems. The Windows Store can automatically install app updates when they become available. To make sure your apps get updated automatically, follow these steps: • On the Start screen, tap or click Store to open the Windows Store. • Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings. (If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, and then click Settings.) • Tap or click App updates. • Make sure your Automatically update my apps is set to Yes. If your computer is running Windows XP On April 8, 2014, Microsoft ended support for Windows XP. This means that there are no new security updates available through automatic updating for computers that are still running Windows XP. Pirated software should never be used Software prices are quite high for the ordinary Zimbabwean so many users turn to installing bootleg copies, or pirated ones. You may encounter many risks if using pirated software. The first risk that you run is infecting your PC with malware. The crack might actually be a disguised malware. 6