Have you updated your phone recently? Is Windows 10 up to date, or do you have updates pending? Why should you have to bother, anyway?

In this week's podcast, we explore Windows Update, updating a Mac, iPhone or iPad, Android, and even game consoles.

This week's useful links:

• Windows Update guide
• Update macOS
• How to Update Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X
• Update a PS4 or PS5
• Update iPhone to Get Patched

Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner are your hosts. You can contact them on Twitter as @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus with your suggestions for future topics.

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