Disable all the background apps

Im on Windows 10 and 11, and have creative cloud installed as well as photoshop and camera raw. (its all I use). Is there a way to disable the literally DOZEN background apps? Im sick of it using my resources, and even more sick of a reminder every time there is a cc or ps update, which is apparently every 45 minutes. If Im not using CC then there should be no apps running. Check for updates when I launch, thats fine, but when Im done, give my my computer back.  I went on the help site and chatted with a 'tech' who told me to clean and reinstall, which was insulting.  If anyone has any ideas please let me know, otherwise Affinity is looking better and better.

Thanks

Bob