the Arch wiki has some info. Not too sure but i think enabling the systemd timer is enough.

why do you say apt is the worst pm?

lspci -k might help

During Prigos march there were reports the Kremlin were actively calling the few countries they still had some relationship with. So it looked like he was considering escape for a moment.

Why not? Sounds are a subtle and quick indicator that something went good or bad. And if you find a particular action too repeating you can turn that sound off.