updates software

It all depend on the software you are using. Microsoft related and virus software are quite necessary to update regularly.

What kind of updates are the coming from? Microsoft - windows updates, Yes let them run I do and I don't get the message daily those updates are due to holes in the system that someone found and they are fixing the issues. you can get anti virus updates also- yes get them it keeps your anti virus upto date with the latest virus def files. other store bought software i let it notify me and i decide if I need the software, downloaded software i don't do. First 2 items are a must and are done automaticly

It sounds as though you are referring to Windows Updates. Yes, it is a good idea on the whole to download and install the updates (the process is automatic), because, from time to time, Windows issue updates which give you better security against malicious attacks. If the updates are to your Antivirus software, it is essential that you download them in order to keep it up to date. New viruses appear almost daily and the Antivirus companies issue updates so that your PC is always protected.

The updates are very essential particularly security concern related updates are very much important. The updates will be available once in 2 days or even once in a day. It is better to turn off the automatic update, and check for updates manually and install them.The reason behind this,the update process will take only one or two minutes. For the work of 2 minutes, is it essential to allow the process which is responsible for automatic update checking to run the whole day? These process will occupy the memory as well the CPU usage the whole day for checking the availability of updates, continuously.