Added arch update and snapshot info

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- Graphical Software Management tools are not compatible and the command line must be used
- Packages are installed with `pacman -S <package>`
- `pacman -Syu` will update all the software on your system
- It's worth checking the [Arch News](https://archlinux.org/news/) before running an update, or if you have any issues with an update. The Arch maintainers will always put known update issues there and how to resolve them.
- Due to the fast moving pace of Arch you should aim to update your system at least once per week
- It shouldn't be a problem if you take longer, but it helps minimize risk.
- It's usually smart to not do system updates right before you need the computer for an important
- [System Snapshots](ArchSetup.md#bootable-system-snapshots) can help reduce this issue by having the option to just rollback
### pacnew
Sometimes while updating you system you may get a warning about a ".pacnew" file being created.