Linux Lite Forums

I'm not sure this is the correct sub-forum but here is the issue. I have a limited internet data plan and i would like to see exactly what is downloading and how much data it will use in real time, i would also like the option to pick and choose updates. Sometimes when i start my laptop and open my browser, a download of a size of 300mb starts to download, i cant see what this is. Ideally is like to be able to monitor every mb that linux lite downloads for updates/packages etc. I have moved from windows 7 and i am finding using this environment really refreshing however. Thanks.

I can almost bet with good odds that it is unattended updates (security updates) that are being downloaded. There is a way to turn them off but it is not advised for new users or people who do not know what is really going on. I will give the code but please use it if you only know what your doing and this is what you really want.

im not experienced enough in using linux yet, ill just have to monitor it or get more data, thanks for the reply