Stop Annoying Mac Updates Available

UPDATE: This wonderful ability to ignore updates has been removed in Mavericks ( OS X 10.9 ).
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5509820

Mac Updates Available has been an annoying reoccurring message for me ever since we got a new printer replacing the HP model we had previously. With the old printer gone there is no reason to install updates to the HP Printer Driver. I was thrilled to discover I can easily Ignore Updates.

How to Disable Specific Mac Updates
(in OS X < 10.9)

1. Load Software Update with list of available updates
2. Highlight the item to ignore
3. In the top Software Update menu bar, click Update and then Ignore Update…

This small change made disproportionately happy, which is a sign of a great fix. I’ve now also used it on iTunes updates.

Official Mac Support on Disabling Mac Updates

OS X: How to ignore a Software Update

Sal Ferrarello (@salcode)

Sal is a PHP developer with a focus on the WordPress platform. He is a conference speaker with a background including Piano Player, Radio DJ, Magician/Juggler, Beach Photographer, and High School Math Teacher. Sal can be found professionally at WebDevStudios, where he works as a senior backend engineer.