24 June, 2025

Why You Should Keep Your PC Up to Date – A Must for Salon Owners

Running a busy salon means juggling appointments, stock management, staff schedules, and customer communications – often all from a single system. That’s why it's essential to make sure your PC, especially if you're using Salon Tracker, is well looked after.

But when was the last time you shut down your computer completely, or installed those pending updates? If you can’t remember, keep reading. 👇

 

1. Software Updates Keep Your Salon Running Smoothly

Your PC isn’t just a device - it’s the heart of your business. Regular updates ensure:

• Better security: Updates protect against viruses, malware, and data breaches. This is vital when storing sensitive client information.
• Improved performance: Bug fixes and optimisations help Salon Tracker (and other tools) run faster and more reliably.
• New features: Software developers (like us!) release updates to give you access to the latest tools that make managing your salon easier.

Pro tip: Salon Tracker regularly improves features based on user feedback. Keeping your system updated means you don’t miss out.

 

2. Why You Shouldn’t Just Put Your PC to Sleep

It’s tempting to just close the lid or leave your PC on all week - but here’s why that’s a bad habit:

• Updates don’t install properly: Many updates only finish when the system is restarted or shut down.
• Sluggish performance: Without a regular reboot, your PC’s memory gets clogged, slowing everything down.
• System health suffers: Constant uptime can shorten the life of your hardware and increase the risk of crashing during a busy workday.

Even just shutting down once a day can keep your system in top shape.

 

3. Data Safety & Security Matter More Than You Think

As a salon, you're likely holding personal client data - names, contact info, booking history, even payment details. Failing to update your PC:

• Leaves it open to cyber attacks
• Increases the risk of data loss or corruption
• Could even put you in breach of data protection laws

Protecting your clients = protecting your business reputation.

✅ Quick Tips from Salon Tracker:

• Restart your PC at least once a day.
• Install updates when prompted - don’t delay them endlessly!
• Set updates to run outside of working hours if possible, to avoid interruptions.
• Keep your Salon Tracker software up to date for the best experience.
• Shut Salon Tracker, save data to a USB stick and shut down your PC at the end of every day

Final Thought: Treat Your PC Like You Do Your Salon

You wouldn’t skip cleaning your tools or servicing equipment, so treat your PC with the same care. A well-maintained system means no surprises during peak times and a smoother experience for your team and your clients.

If you have any questions about Salon Tracker updates or need technical support, our team is always here to help.

Salon Tracker x