How to Update your Browser

  • September 28, 2023
  • Black Rock Tech
  • 3 min read

Please keep in mind that the version you have installed on your computer could vary from the version used to create this procedure, however, the steps below should point you in the right direction.

Here’s a step-by-step procedure on how to properly update Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, and Safari to the latest versions:

Updating Chrome:

  1. Open Chrome and click on the three-dot menu icon located in the top-right corner of the browser window.
  2. From the drop-down menu, hover your cursor over “Help.”
  3. In the Help submenu, click on “About Google Chrome.”
  4. Chrome will automatically check for updates and start downloading them if available.
  5. Once the updates are downloaded, click on the “Relaunch” button to complete the update process.
  6. After relaunching, Chrome will be updated to the latest version.

Updating Microsoft Edge:

  1. Launch Microsoft Edge and click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.
  2. From the drop-down menu, scroll down and click on “Settings.”
  3. In the Settings menu, click on “About Microsoft Edge” located on the left sidebar.
  4. Edge will automatically check for updates and begin downloading if any updates are available.
  5. Once the updates are downloaded, you will be prompted to relaunch Edge. Click on the “Relaunch” button to finish updating.
  6. After the relaunch, Microsoft Edge will be updated to the latest version.

Updating Firefox:

  1. Launch Firefox and click on the three-bar menu icon located in the top-right corner of the browser window.
  2. From the drop-down menu, click on “Help.”
  3. In the Help menu, click on “About Firefox.”
  4. Firefox will automatically check for updates and begin downloading them if any updates are available.
  5. Once the updates are downloaded, click on the “Restart to update Firefox” button to complete the update process.
  6. After restarting, Firefox will be updated to the latest version.
  7. Following these steps will help ensure that you have the latest versions of Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox installed on your system, providing you with the latest features, performance improvements, and security updates.

Updating Safari:

  1. Click on the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your screen.
  2. Select App Store from the drop-down menu.
  3. If there is an update available for Safari, you will see it listed under Updates. Click on More info to see details about the update.
  4. If you want to update Safari, check the box next to it and click on Install Now.

Alternatively, you can also update Safari by upgrading your macOS to the latest version. The most up-to-date version of Safari is included with the latest version of macOS 1. To find and install any updates or upgrades that are available for your Mac:

  1. Click on the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your screen.
  2. Select App Store.
  3. Wait for your computer to check for updates.
  4. If there is an available update, click on Upgrade Now.