150x150-wordpress-logoIf you are running WordPress you’ll want to update the core software when an upgrade becomes available.

Upgrades are typically available once a month, sometimes even more often than that.

In most cases, you’ll see the upgrade notice at the top of your WordPress Dashboard when an upgrade becomes available. See screen-capture below.

Upgrades typically address security issues. They can also be performance related upgrades.

Whatever the case, it’s a good idea to keep your WordPress installation up-to-date.

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