Stop letting automatic updates ruin your workflow. These Registry tweaks help you regain control over Windows update behavior for good.

Don't try to update every device at the same time, start with a network switch or access point and update that, then move on ...

Toggle off the automatic system update switch in Settings. For app updates, open the Play Store settings to Network Preferences These directions apply to Android phones from Samsung and Google.

One of the major problems with Windows is the inconsistent update cycle. You will never know when your device restarts after an update. This can happen during work while playing your favorite game or ...

Wary of Liquid Glass? You can stay on iOS 18 forever. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Not ready to take a gamble on iOS 26? You can stop an iOS update in its ...

This is just a heads up to those of you who might have a Samsung soundbar of recent vintage. The latest 1020 firmware update that applies to multiple models including the Q990D is apparently bricking ...

At some point, maybe during setup, possibly after encountering a pop-up you barely read, you agreed to let your iPhone update apps automatically. It made sense at the time. Automatic updates mean less ...