Mac App Store: Disable update notifications

If you are annoyed by the constant update notifications of the Mac Appstore, you can deactivate the function. We'll show you how.

How to disable App Store update notifications on Mac OS X.

1. Open the "System Settings" via "Finder"> "Programs" or the icon in the dashboard.
2. In the "System" section, click on the "Software Update" item.
3. Uncheck "Automatically check for updates". If you close the "System Settings", you will no longer receive update notifications.
4. Note: If you deactivate the update notification under Mac OS X, you will no longer be informed about important security updates. So you should consider whether it is worth the risk. Of course, you can also regularly check for yourself whether relevant updates are available.

Another practical tip will tell you how to search for and install updates under Mac OS X using the terminal.