I totally agree.
I think I am going to go back to using MAMP Pro or look for another solution as just too many issues are occurring with Local and they never get solved. I had the same issue as you with not being able to update certain plugins via the WP Dashboard.
Now today I am having issues creating new sites with them either failing at the install WordPress stage or installing then not being accessible.
Time to say enough is enough.
I was actually thinking of buying hosting from Flywheel but my Local experience is really putting me off that idea.