Ubuntu - Automatically download and install security updates

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You can configure Ubuntu to automatically download and install security updates. To enable this feature:

  • Click on the Settings menu > System Settings.

  • Go to System > Software & Updates.


Go to the "Updates" tab.
Next to "When there are security updates" select "Download and install automatically".

  • Click on the Close button.
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