Keeping your operating system and software packages up to date is crucial for security and performance reasons. However, sometimes you may want to disable package updates on your Ubuntu, Debian, or Linux Mint system for various reasons such as stability concerns, compatibility issues, or simply personal preference. In this article, …
Maureen Schramm 
4 Ways to Disable or Lock Package Updates in Yum and DNF
When using package managers like Yum and DNF on a Linux system, it is important to have control over package updates to prevent unexpected changes to the system. There may be instances where you want to disable or lock package updates to maintain system stability or to prevent specific packages …
How to Disable the ‘Recent’ Files Section in Nautilus
If you’re someone who values their privacy and prefers to keep their files and folders well-organized, you may find the ‘Recent’ files section in Nautilus, the default file manager for Ubuntu and other GNOME-based Linux distributions, to be bothersome. This feature automatically lists the files and folders that you have …
How to Disable Unattended-Upgrades on Ubuntu 24.04
Unattended-Upgrades is a useful feature on Ubuntu that automatically installs security updates on your system. However, in some cases, you may want to disable it – perhaps you prefer to manually review and install updates, or you have specific maintenance routines in place. Whatever the reason may be, disabling Unattended-Upgrades …