I connect to my Linux host and after getting to the desktop it asks for a password to activate the automated background update process. Then it asks for a password if I pop a disc in to the host, then it asks for a password if I tell it to reboot, and so on.
If i log in to the host directly on its own keyboard/screen, none of this happens, only when I connect remotely.
Is there a config/setting I messed up during installation?
Hi @kennebel,
Welcome to the forum! Probably what you’re seeing is Polkit:
How do I prevent Polkit authentication dialogues from popping up when I start a ThinLinc session?
It normally makes sense to require a password for priviliged operations (updates, reboot, etc) on a multi-user system. Polkit is configurable though, so you should be able to change this behaviour if you want. There is an example for color-manager in the post linked above, but if you manage to come up with any other useful Polkit rules then please feel free to post them in the comments there.
Hope that helps!
WIth a minor tweak, the first pop-up i get every time has been tackled. Been ignoring this for a year now, yay for learning new things!
It’s amazing how much difference these little quality-of-life things make sometimes 
thanks for sharing!