So, now you know how you can enable, and disable Chrome automatic updates. SEE ALSO: 10 Ways to Speed Up Google Chrome on PC or Mac Enable or Disable Chrome Auto Updates
You will need to restart Chrome for the changes to take effect. All you need to do, is launch the Terminal, and type “ defaults write checkInterval 18000“. This will set the update interval back to the default value that Google Chrome comes with. If you decide that automatic updates were probably better for you, you can always set them up again.
If any updates are available, they get installed on their own, and all you need to do is run the “mand” program. You have successfully checked for any available updates.