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How do I check for updates on ubuntu 14.04

Asked by zohar995

In the last release 12.04 I could check for updates through the scroll down menu, now it is no longer there. The suggestion to update comes up automatically, but then it failed and now I don't know how to access it.
Another problem I have with the new release which is probably not related is that the voice recorder doesn't seem to work (skype works fine so I don't think it has to do with the sound).
Thanks

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade

will do it in a terminal. You can run a terminal by pressing CTRL+ALT+T

When you type your password, you will get no feedback but keep typing.

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michael (yellupcm-gmail) said : 		#2

Have you installed "software updater" from Ubuntu Software Center? Be sure to Lock to Launcher>

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zohar995 (zohar995) said : 		#3

Thanks actionparsnip, that solved my question.

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zohar995 (zohar995) said : 		#4

Thank you both, michael's comment is what I have done in the end.