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#* This updates based off the list from apt update | #* This updates based off the list from apt update | ||
# reboot the system (optional) | # reboot the system (optional) | ||
| + | While it's not required to use [https://github.com/ilikenwf/apt-fast apt-fast], it's recommended as it can greatly decrease the amount of time when updating. | ||
==How to Check for Updates Automatically== | ==How to Check for Updates Automatically== | ||
Revision as of 17:17, 20 August 2022
Why do we Need Updates
While some updates just deliver additional functionality or general bug fixes some updates patch critical security flaws; because of this it is always in the best interest of the user's security to have checks for updates ran constantly.
How to install Updates
GUI
- Search for
Software Updater - Follow the prompts that it gives you
CLI
- sudo apt update
- This gets a list of what items can be updated
- sudo apt upgrade
- This updates based off the list from apt update
- reboot the system (optional)
While it's not required to use apt-fast, it's recommended as it can greatly decrease the amount of time when updating.
How to Check for Updates Automatically
Have updates installed without the need for manual action.
GUI
- Navigate to the
Updatessection in the settings app - Change "automatically check for updates" from
NevertoDaily