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Updating your operating system is crucial to improve your computer performance. The updates commonly offer the latest features, security patches, and bug fixes. If you are running Windows 10, do you know how to update it?

In fact, Windows is designed to automatically check for the latest updates periodically. When new updates are available, the system will automatically install it. However, you might want to check for updates manually.

How to Update Windows 10 Manually

As aforementioned, Windows is designed to install updates automatically. Whenever new updates are available, the system will install the updates even without giving you a notification. Simply put, it works in the background.

But it does not mean you cannot update the system manually. Manual update is required if you encounter a major bug and need to know if a new security patch is rolled out.

When you update Windows 10 manually, it does not mean you search for the updates on the internet, download it and install for your computer. Instead, you only check if there are new Windows 10 updates before the system sends you a notification.

Do the step-by-step instructions below to check for new updates on Windows 10:

• Click the Start button.
• Select Settings. It is a gear icon on the left panel.
• Choose Update and Security option.
• Click the Windows Update tab that can be found on the left panel.
• Now you should select Check for Updates button.
• Once clicked, the system will check if there is available updates for your computer.
• It will automatically download the updates if a new update is available.

However, there are times when you don’t see an update. You will also receive a message saying that an update is available but your device is not ready for it. When you see this message, you have nothing to do at the given time until your device is compatible.

How to Reschedule the Restart

Based on androidally.com, you need to restart the device after it downloads the latest update. If the time is not right for a restart, you can reschedule and choose a convenient time. After the restart, your system will completely have the latest updates and you can enjoy improved performance.

That becomes a question is how to reschedule the restart? You don’t need to be a computer geek to tackle it. Simply follow the instructions below and you will be able to choose a convenient time for the restart.

• Click Start and go to Settings.
• Select Update and Security menu.
• Next, choose the Windows Update tab on the left panel.
• When new updates are successfully installed, you should see a warning that the computer requires a restart. You will also see Restart Now button and Schedule the restart option.
• Click Schedule the restart.
• You will be directed to a scheduling page. Click on a toggle under Schedule a Time until you see On status.
• Pick a time and day for the restart.
• Now your computer will be scheduled to restart at the time you have set.

Why Windows Update Is Important

The fact that Windows update consumes a lot of data plan makes some users decide to disable updates on Windows 10. Aside from draining data, it also wastes time and disrupts your internet activity. However, there are some important reasons why you need to keep it updated. Windows update can:

• Give the best protection for the computer from malware and threat
• Offer new features
• Come with bug fixes
• Improve computer performance

Now it has been clear that installing Windows update is important. If you cannot wait for the automatic updates, you can always opt to check the latest update manually. Do the instructions above and you will be able to tackle it without problems.

Almost everybody knows that Amazon is the biggest marketplace in the world. If you have an account on Amazon, you can access all Amazon’s websites including Amazon-owned sites such as Audible.com. But, if one day you have reasons that make you won’t use Amazon anymore, you can delete your account. By deleting it, your purchase history will be erased,  And if you’ve already prepared, this is how to delete an Amazon Account.

Delete Account In General

Just recently, Amazon added a method on how to delete an Amazon account. Before, when you want to delete your account, you need to go to the Help menu. And now you can contact the customer support staff to help you with deleting your account. But, if you feel more comfortable deleting your account via the Help menu, here are the steps.

• First, go to Amazon’s site and make sure you’ve already signed in.
• Click the Help menu in the bottom-right of the page after you checked that you don’t have any transaction. You will read several options regarding the Help menu.
• If you want to delete your account, search for Need More Help? option.
• Click it to see more options.
• You need to click contact us and go to Prime Or Something Else to further steps.

• Then, you will see several menus and sections.
• Choose “Tells us more about your issue” then “Account Settings” will appear.
• Click and select “Close My Account”.

• When you choose “Close My Account”, you need to tell the customer support staff on how to contact you. There are three options to contact you. Via email, phone or chat.
• Choose the one you’re most comfortable with.

And then, wait for Amazon to delete your account. How fast Amazon deletes your account will depend on your choice from before.

Delete Account By Contact The Customer Support Staff

Basically, delete the Amazon account by contacting the customer support staff has the same step with the method before. The difference is, you can ask the staff to close your account immediately. Meanwhile, you need to wait for some time if you use the previous method.

• The method on how to delete an Amazon account via directly contacting customer support staff has exactly the same steps as the previous method.
• But, when three options that tell you how to contact Amazon staff appear, choose option phone.

• After that, you can tell the staff that you wish to delete your account.
• Don’t forget to give the reasons why you want to close your account.

After that, you will receive an email from the customer support staff. The contain is a warning on what will you lose if you delete your account. They will also try to analyze your problems and figure out the solution. However, if you’re eager to delete your account, the staff will immediately close your account.

Now, you already know how to delete an Amazon account. If you intend to close your account,  consider what you will gain and what will you lose. And if you still want to delete it, feel free to do so.