Why do Tech Coaches Focus on Updating Your Device and Operating System First?
Tech Coaching starts with checking your device and operating system for updates because outdated systems create security risks, reduce performance, and limit access to essential tools.
Ensuring your device is updated removes these barriers, giving you a strong foundation to achieve your goals.
Let’s explore why this step is so important, the potential risks of skipping it, and how Tech Coaching supports you through the process.
Why Updates are Essential
Keeping your device and operating system up to date ensures:
Stronger security by protecting your business and client data from cyber threats.
Improved performance, making your work smoother and more efficient.
Compatibility with tools that are vital for your business.
You avoid the risks that result from not keeping up-to-date, which can have a big impact on your productivity and confidence.
The Risks of Skipping Updates
1. Security Threats
Outdated devices are more vulnerable to malware, phishing scams, and data breaches. Hackers exploit these weaknesses, putting your client data — and your reputation — at risk.
For example, Claire, a hypnotherapist, was anxious about securely storing sensitive client records. After learning how updates patch security vulnerabilities, she felt reassured that her data was protected.
2. Reduced Performance
Older systems often lag, freeze, or crash, especially during demanding tasks like video calls or file sharing. These issues can disrupt your workflow and cause embarrassment.
John, a life coach, experienced repeated crashes during virtual sessions with clients. Once he updated his operating system, his sessions ran smoothly, boosting his confidence and professionalism.
3. Incompatibility with Tools
Many tools and software require the latest updates to work properly. Without them, you may struggle to access features that save time and improve results.
Laura, a music tutor, wanted to incorporate interactive lessons but found her laptop couldn’t run the software. After updating her system, she delivered lessons that engaged her students and set her apart from competitors.
The Benefits of Updating
1. Enhanced Security
Regular updates close vulnerabilities that may be present in out of data tech, keeping client data safe and your business protected from threats.
2. Improved Speed and Stability
Faster performance and fewer glitches mean you can focus on meaningful work. Emily, a physiotherapist, noticed her device was more reliable after updates, helping her manage client records more efficiently.
3. Time Savings
An up-to-date system that’s fit for purpose reduces the time spent troubleshooting problems and errors, which is one of the things our clients tell us often has a negative impact on their productivity and confidence.
4. Access to New Features
Updated systems let you use tools that keep you competitive. Sarah, an executive coach, now delivers professional presentations online without worrying about her laptop letting her down.
Addressing Common Concerns About Updates
Worried something will go wrong when you update your device?
It’s normal to feel uneasy about updates, but issues are rarer on modern devices.
You can minimise risks by creating backups before updating. Tools like Google Drive or an external hard drive make this quick and easy.
Claire, a hypnotherapist, was worried that updating her laptop might cause her to lose sensitive client records.
Her Tech Coach helped her to learn how to make a backup of her important client data, giving her peace of mind. Now, she knows her data is safe and feels confident keeping her device up to date.
What if your device is too old to receive updates?
Sometimes, updates aren’t enough. Devices over five years old or those unable to support the latest software may need replacing.
A Tech Coach can guide you in assessing whether your device is still fit for purpose and help you find an affordable replacement tailored to your needs.
Laura, the music tutor, was unsure about what to look for in a new laptop. With her Tech Coach’s help, she chose a device that supported her teaching style, making her lessons easier to manage and more engaging for her students.
How Tech Coaching Builds Confidence
Tech Coaching isn’t about solving immediate problems, it’s about empowering you to take control of your tech.
You’ll learn to:
Keep your system updated and secure.
Create a backup routine that protects your data.
Use your device confidently and independently.
Emily, a physiotherapist, now backs up her client records weekly and handles updates with ease. This confidence has freed her to focus on delivering the best care to her clients.
Why Starting with Updates Sets You Up for Long-Term Success
Keeping your device updated and fit for purpose is the first step towards mastering advanced tools and workflows.
By ensuring your devices are up to date, it gives you a solid foundation to begin learning new skills and developing your confidence with technology.
Take Action Today
Keeping your tech up-to-date might not feel like a priority, but it’s an important first step to improve the security, performance, and effectiveness of your device, which will give you a solid foundation as you go on to improve your productivity, confidence and tech skills.
Explore Tech Coaching today. Together, we’ll get your tools running smoothly, give you confidence in your tech, and free you to focus on what matters most — growing your business and serving your clients.
