how do i update my laptop?

[MacAnne1]

if you could show me steps it'd be very appreciated. 🙂

[IT_WinSec]

Hi @MacAnne1 

Thank you for posting in the HP Support Community.

If you refer to some software updates such as Windows Updates, driver updates, then check these:

• Windows Updates >> https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-check-for-install-windows-updates-2624596
• Windows Updates or Device Manager to update drivers >> http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03330139
• HP Support Assistant - driver updates >> https://support.hp.com/hr-en/document/c03467905

Let me know if this helps or if you need further information

[IT_WinSec]

@MacAnne1 

If you refer to BIOS/UEFI updates,

Personally, I do not recommend you update it unless you experience some issues with your existing UEFI/BIOS and you are sure that the new UEFI/BIOS will fix it.

General recommendation I provide to users/customers is NOT to upgrade BIOS/UEFI unless they experience any kind of specific BIOS/UEFI issue. Updating just for updating and just for using the latest version is not solution. Any kind of update (no matter for what and who released it) can fix 2 issues but may introduce 10 more issues. Additionally, upgrading the BIOS (for any vendor) poses more risks because BIOS recovery is not that easy as compared to typical software updates IF something goes wrong.

Same applies for Windows Updates, OS update, drivers updates, etc - upgrade/update IF you have issues which you know are fixed in the newer version or for some severe security issues. Otherwise, keep the existing version as long as possible.

• Additional opinion on this matter >> https://www.howtogeek.com/136881/htg-explains-do-you-need-to-update-your-computers-bios/