Tag: app store

  • Using a terminal command to disable App Store automatic checks

    If you want to automate disabling the App Store auto check, the terminal equivalent of System Preferences > App Store > Automatically check for updates is sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate.plist AutomaticCheckEnabled -bool false This is handy to know in case you’re managing updates a different way (e.g., Munki) and don’t want your users pestered with…

  • iPad apps open instead of updating

    If you have a user with a bunch of apps to update in the iOS App Store, but tapping the Update button opens the app instead of updating the app, check to make sure her iOS is up to date. For example, if you have a lot of pending app updates and are still on…