How to change update check fequency & automatically install security updates

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This post will show you how to change how frequently your system checks for updates and ensure that you always have security updates installed as soon as they are available.

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  1. Update settings

    First you need to open software Sources which can be easily done by searching 'Software Sources' in the dash:

  2. Next navigate to the 'updates' tab:

  3. Change update check frequency

    From the 'Automatically check for updates' drop-down menu select from: 'Daily', 'Every Two Days', 'Weekly', 'Every Fortnight', 'Never'.

  4. Automatically install security updates

    From the 'When there are security updates' drop-down menu select 'Download and install automatically'

    When prompted enter your password to confirm the changes.

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