The problem with the auto updates is that the notices are off center in the very lower right hand corner of the screen.  Very easy to overlook especially if using two screens.

Put the notice that updates are available front and center on the screen when I open the app and let my down load or run updates at that point or just let me close the screen move forward.  I now know that updates are available and will take care of that on my time.

I have turned off auto updates and manually check from time to time so as not to have the program freeze up when I try to do something and the auto update is in progress.