Answer:
1. According to the article, what are the advantages of regular computer maintenance?
It Keep computers well maintained and can prevent viruses and malware, and keep your computer in good working order. Regular maintenance ensures that your antivirus software is kept up to date and working properly. Nothing could be more annoying than a computer running too slowly.
2. Is there any negative effect of updating your software or operating system upon release of the update? Why?
It can be expensive to get the latest version of anything in technology. If you are looking at an upgrade for a business with many computers, a new OS may not be in the budget. However, some manufacturers offer discounts or deals when upgrading, so shop around a little to calculate total cost.
Incompatibility: Your device(s) may not have sufficient hardware to run the new OS. Lack of RAM (not enough memory) can make it impossible to install the upgrade or cause your system to run very slowly. You also want to verify that any programs or applications you use on a daily basis are supported on the new OS. Companies come out with updates for their apps and programs to make them compatible with a new OS and you may need to install those. Be sure to check that external devices (such as printers) will work with the new OS as well.
Time: Upgrading your OS is a process. It will likely take a few hours initially, but you will need time to make sure the install was successful, all the programs and apps are functioning, and everything is working with the new system. Once the new OS is in and everything seems to be stable, you will have to spend some time learning to navigate what has changed. If you upgrade your business, you will also need to give your employees time to learn the new OS and possibly provide some training if there is something with which people are struggling.
