From b8d1b4ceea9a14ab52d675c0ceb9ce9abc80fbb5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andrew David Wong Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2021 06:28:22 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Improve Qubes Update tool documentation --- user/common-tasks/updating-qubes-os.md | 14 ++++++-------- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/user/common-tasks/updating-qubes-os.md b/user/common-tasks/updating-qubes-os.md index 93daba99..f6e5a15e 100644 --- a/user/common-tasks/updating-qubes-os.md +++ b/user/common-tasks/updating-qubes-os.md @@ -12,20 +12,18 @@ If you're instead looking to upgrade from your current version of Qubes OS to a It is very important to keep your Qubes OS system up-to-date to ensure you have the latest [security] updates, as well as the latest non-security enhancements and bug fixes. -Qubes update (on tray menu) » Launch updater » Next (leave all selected). - -[add image] - -Updating the system for advanced users --------------------------------------- - Fully updating your Qubes OS system means updating: - [Dom0] - [TemplateVMs] - [StandaloneVMs] (if you have any) -Visit the pages above to see to how to update each one. +You can accomplish this using the **Qubes Update** tool. +By default, the Qubes Update tool will appear as an icon in the Notification Area when updates are available, but you can also start the tool manually by selecting it in the Applications Menu under "System Tools." +Even if no updates have been detected, you can use this tool to check for updates manually at any time by selecting "Enable updates for qubes without known available updates," then selecting all desired items from the list and clicking "Next." + +As an alterntaive to the Qubes Update tool, advanced users can update each of the three types of VMs manually. +Visit the pages linked above for details about updating each type. The final step is to make sure that all of your VMs are running a supported operating system so that they're all receiving upstream security updates. For example, you might be using a [Fedora TemplateVM].