• cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de
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    2 months ago

    like “only update X when on WiFi”.

    Most Linux software only updates when the user tells the package manager to update it.>

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      2 months ago

      I think you’re misunderstanding it. Most mobile apps have sensible defaults regarding data and battery usage, for instance, not updating (their feeds/server status/whatever networked service the app uses) if not in WiFi.

    • tal@lemmy.today
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      2 months ago

      I’m talking about stuff like pulling down new podcast episodes and such.