it is why i don't update my OS, and selectively only apply security patches (that should, in theory, not affect the compatibility of printer drivers).
I do the same with my mobile phone. Only update when i know the need - aka, an app has a new feature that is worth the risk of an update. And only update that one app.
The security threats from external sources are less than the "real" threat - the very companies trying to sell you the update.
I follow the same policy as you do with all non-open-source software.
(With open source software, it's generally straightforward or at least possible to downgrade if something breaks… and I'm usually very confident that the software isn't being intentionally degraded on purpose.)
But folks like you and me are few and far between, and vendors and IT departments tend to be incredibly hostile to this approach.
I do the same with my mobile phone. Only update when i know the need - aka, an app has a new feature that is worth the risk of an update. And only update that one app.
The security threats from external sources are less than the "real" threat - the very companies trying to sell you the update.