windows 10

If you are using the Gateway NV53, the device has some issues.
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insaneo said:

... There needs to be a way to control updates. I have a desktop and don't need all the extra baggage. Seems I'm spending more time getting it back to where I want it. I don't play games, don't use one drive or all the other thingy's microsoft puts out for tablets, laptops and all the other devices...

Updates can be totally blocked. No updates - No notifications.
Suggest registering to use 10 LTSB -
No Cortana - No OneDrive - No Edge - No Store - No Apps at all

But what about security updates, defender updates?

insaneo said:

But what about security updates, defender updates?

These can be managed manually - deferred - timed - scheduled -
It's up to you what you want.
Currently with 10 HOME - it is compulsory unless getting into the registry (if these fixes work).
10 HOME is lacking what PRO and up can do.

You could DEFER updates.
If using wifi - it is now possible to delay / block by setting the wifi to a metered connection.

Defender can be managed separately.
It all depends how updates affect your work.
Ask > Do you need them?