HOW-TO: How to check your update status

Checking your update status varies depending on your operating system. Here are the steps for Windows, macOS, and Linux:

Windows

1. Windows 10/11:
   1. Press Win + I to open Settings.
   2. Click on “Update & Security.”
   3. In the “Windows Update” section, you’ll see your update status.
      • If updates are available, you’ll see a message and can click “Download” or “Install.”
      • If your system is up to date, you’ll see a message saying “You’re up to date.”
2. Windows 7/8:
   1. Open the Control Panel.
   2. Click on “System and Security.”
   3. Click on “Windows Update.”
   4. Your update status will be displayed.
      • If updates are available, you can click “Install updates.”
      • If your system is up to date, you’ll see a message saying “No important updates available” or similar.

macOS

1. Via System Preferences:
   1. Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner and select “System Preferences.”
   2. Click on “Software Update.”
   3. Your Mac will check for updates, and your update status will be displayed.
      • If updates are available, you’ll see a button to “Update Now.”
      • If your system is up to date, you’ll see a message saying “Your Mac is up to date.”
2. Via App Store (Older Versions):
   1. Open the App Store from the Dock or Applications folder.
   2. Click on the “Updates” tab.
   3. Your update status will be displayed.
      • If updates are available, you can click “Update” next to each app or “Update All.”

Linux

1. Ubuntu/Debian (APT):
   1. Open a terminal.
   2. Type sudo apt update and press Enter.
   3. This command will check for updates and display a list of available updates.
   4. To see if there are updates to install, type sudo apt upgrade and press Enter. This will show what updates are available for installation.
2. Fedora/Red Hat (DNF):
   1. Open a terminal.
   2. Type sudo dnf check-update and press Enter.
   3. This command will check for updates and display a list of available updates.
3. Arch Linux (Pacman):
   1. Open a terminal.
   2. Type sudo pacman -Syu and press Enter.
   3. This command will check for updates and display a list of available updates.
4. Using GUI Package Manager (varies by distribution):
   • Open the software center or package manager (e.g., GNOME Software, Synaptic, Discover).
   • Go to the updates section.
   • Your update status will be displayed, showing available updates or indicating that your system is up to date.