Why are updates important?
It is important to update your software and hardware as much as possible. Most software updates are free and are very easy to download and install. You will greatly benefit from being up-to-date. For instance, having the latest browser, in itself, will save you time from downloading various plug-ins in order to view or listen to the multimedia on some Websites. However, all the software updates in the world won't improve your computer hardware. As things are constantly changing, we feel it's almost impossible to be on top but you can stay up-to-date. Having good hardware/peripherals will make your experience with your computer much more effective one.

Below are links to the latest hardware and software updates for all types of platforms. You'll find that most are freeware and shareware.

VersionTracker - Mac
Macintosh software updates. Versions of shareware and freeware.

VersionTracker - Windows
Windows software updates. Versions of shareware and freeware.

Microsoft
Microsoft download center where you can find the latest Windows updates.

Adobe
Find the latest updates for your Adobe products here.

Microsoft Office
Download software add-ins, updates, templates, security releases, and more from the Office Tools on this Website.

Intuit
Quicken updates for both Windows and Macintosh.

Palm
Includes Palm desktop for Windows/Macintosh updates, Palm OS software and compatible product updates.

Macromedia
Find the latest updates for your Macromedia products here.

Netscape
Upgrade to Netscape 6.2.3 here.

Microsoft Internet Explorer
Upgrade to Internet Explorer 6 here.

Apple
VersionTracker - Mac
VersionTracker - Windows
Microsoft
Adobe
Microsoft Office
Intuit
Palm
Macromedia
Netscape
Microsoft Internet Explorer