Tip of the Day: Don’t Install Software Updates the Day They Drop

Dana’s rule: never install a software update the day it drops, or even the day after — especially on Apple products. Let other people find the bugs first; wait a few days so they get worked out before you install. The one exception is a flagged security update, where the vendor is explicitly warning you that you’re vulnerable — install those right away. Otherwise, patience saves you from being the one who gets bricked by a bad release.