Iknow I’m not alone in the frustration that comes from dreaded Windows updates hitting at the worst times. The small, incremental updates aren’t too bad, but the larger updates that turn up every so often can be a real source of stress—that is, until you choose to be proactive and take control of them like I eventually learned to do.

To be clear, Windows updates are important. Without them, your PC is left open to malware, instability, and performance issues. (That’s why the end of Windows 10 support is such a big deal and why you should only stick with Windows 10 if you have extended support .) We recommend keeping your Windows PC updated whenever you can.

Fortunately, while Microsoft is in charge of releasing the various Windows updates, you’re (somewhat) in control of installin

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