How to Update Windows

Microsoft is always working on improving the quality of its Windows operating systems by fixing bugs and enhancing features to the operating system and associated programs. It makes these changes available to Windows users through the Windows Update feature. There are three ways you can get these Windows Updates – through the tool that is built into your operating system, from Microsoft's website and through Automatic Updates.

Method 1 of 3: Use the Built-in Windows Update Tool


1Click the "Start" button, choose "All Programs" and select "Windows Update." Or, if you are running Windows Vista or Windows 7, you can open the "Control Panel," choose "Safety and Security" and click on "Windows Update."


2Select "Check for updates." Wait as the Windows Update tool scans checks for updates that you have not installed. If you see a message that says, "Updates are available for your computer" or "Install updates for your computer," click the button labeled "Install updates."



3Wait as the updates install. Restart your computer when prompted to complete the updating process.

How to Restore an iPod

Does your iPod sometimes get so messed up that a simple restart won't fix it, and getting an appointment at the Apple Store will take 2 weeks—only to have some genius tell you that you need to restore your iPod? Skip the wait, avoid the lines, and do it yourself. This guide will show you how to restore any iPod. The iPod Touch section will also work for any iPhone or iPad.

Method 1 of 2: Restoring an iPod Touch



1:Connect your iPod Touch to the computer. Open iTunes on your computer. Make sure that iTunes has been updated to the latest available version.

 

2:Select your device. It should be listed in the left frame of the iTunes window. If you don’t have the frame open, you can select your device from the dropdown menu in the top-right corner of iTunes.
If your iPod is not detected by iTunes when you connect it to your computer, you may need to put it into DFU mode before you can restore it.



3:Click the Restore button. This button can be found in the Summary tab once you select your device. You will be asked if you would like to perform a backup. Click yes if you would like to save your data, settings, and apps. Your device will begin automatically backing up. When it is finished, the device will reboot.
Data synced with iTunes will not be backed up and will need to be resynced later



4:Select how you would like to restore. If you want to reload your apps, settings, and data, select either Restore from iCloud Backup or Restore from iTunes Backup. You will then be given an option to choose the backup to restore from. If you’d like to restore your device to the original factory settings, select Set Up as New Device.
When choosing your restore method, choose the option that gives you access to the backup that you want to restore.



5:Wait for the restore process to complete. This may take several minutes. The device will display the progress and the time remaining on the screen.



6:Enter your Apple ID. When you begin using your device again, you will need to enter your Apple ID and password in order to access your apps and cloud data.[1]