Just like the components of any machine, the software on your computer needs constant maintenance. Yet software updates can often be annoying, time-consuming and distracting, which means you’re more likely to simply ignore them. This can lead to a slower operating system and security issues.
Fortunately, as we mentioned a few months ago, there is a program that takes care of keeping all of the software on your computer updated with very little effort on your part. It’s called IObit Software Updater, and the company has just released a new version that does its job better, faster and more invisibly than ever before.
IObit Software Updater is free software that installs on your PC and monitors your other programs including browsers, components of Microsoft Office, security software, patches and overall system software. It then offers a single click to update your programs to the latest versions. If something doesn’t seem right, the software offers a system restore point, so you are able to roll back your computer to a previous point, much in the same way Time Machine works on Macs.
The latest version, IObit Software Updater 2, delivers several improvements.
- The database of supported programs has grown by 180%, which means it can handle an incredibly broad range of updates.
- The download algorithm has been updated, which has increased the download speeds on new programs and updates by 10%.
- A “smart update” feature has been developed so the program checks for software status updates in real time from manufacturers’ websites. You can then set the software to deliver updates immediately or you can schedule them to happen at certain times – overnight, for example, when computer usage is low.
- Perhaps most significantly, IObit Software Updater 2 brings a silent mode to its functionality. This allows users to apps with a single click rather than through the multi-step process that’s typically involved in such a process.
As with the original version of the software, all of IObit’s updates come directly from the sites of the manufacturers, so safety is guaranteed.
“IObit Software Updater 2 is a better choice to update your outdated Windows software”, said Bing Wang, Product Director at IObit, “You will enjoy faster and safer software updating experience with the latest updater. Also, you won’t be bothered when installing the new packages on Windows. Everything works silently and efficiently.”
In addition to its Software Updater program, IObit also offers a range of other programs that help speed up, protect and optimize PCs, Macs and Android devices. IObit Software Updater is compatible with Windows 10, 8/8.1, XP and Vista.
