something is downloading?

[jop]

I'm not sure this is the correct sub-forum but here is the issue. I have a limited internet data plan and i would like to see exactly what is downloading and how much data it will use in real time, i would also like the option to pick and choose updates. Sometimes when i start my laptop and open my browser, a download of a size of 300mb starts to download, i cant see what this is. Ideally is like to be able to monitor every mb that linux lite downloads for updates/packages etc. I have moved from windows 7 and i am finding using this environment really refreshing however. Thanks.

[supergamer]

I can almost bet with good odds that it is unattended updates (security updates) that are being downloaded. There is a way to turn them off but it is not advised for new users or people who do not know what is really going on. I will give the code but please use it if you only know what your doing and this is what you really want.

Code:

sudo dpkg-reconfigure unattended-upgrades

[jop]

im not experienced enough in using linux yet, ill just have to monitor it or get more data, thanks for the reply