My Ubuntu freezes everytime there's an update

Solution 1:

BIOS

You have BIOS version FX503VD.308. Version 310 is available to download here.

Note: Confirm that I have the correct web page for your model #.

Note: Have good backups before updating the BIOS.

SWAP

Your /swapfile is too small at 2G. Let's increase it to 4G...

Note: Incorrect use of the rm and dd commands can cause data loss. Suggest copy/paste.

In the terminal...

sudo swapoff -a           # turn off swap
sudo rm -i /swapfile      # remove old /swapfile

sudo dd if=/dev/zero of=/swapfile bs=1M count=4096

sudo chmod 600 /swapfile  # set proper file protections
sudo mkswap /swapfile     # init /swapfile
sudo swapon /swapfile     # turn on swap
free -h                   # confirm 16G RAM and 4G swap

Edit /etc/fstab, using sudo -H gedit /etc/fstab or sudo pico /etc/fstab.

Confirm this /swapfile line in /etc/fstab... and confirm no other “swap” lines... use SPACES in this line... confirm NO TABS...

/swapfile  none  swap  sw  0  0

reboot                    # reboot and verify operation

NVIDIA

Not having Nvidia drivers installed means that you'll never get to properly use the advanced features of that video subsystem.

Tell me the model # of your video card, and let's look at what version driver is available.

Once installed, you can then switch between the desired video subsystem.

What version drivers appear in `Software & Updates?