I've installed Lubuntu 22.04. It uses pcmanfm-qt to manage removable media.
I've set preferences to tell pcmanfm-qt to ignore removable media insertion (preferences > volume > auto mount options unselected.)

My problem is this - even with these changes made to pcmanfm-qt (it does not auto mount media, as desired), pcmanfm-qt still shows a brief notification on lower right corner of desktop when removable media is installed (looks like name of the device and "eject" sort of icon.)

Why is this a problem?

At the moment the (unwanted) notification occurs, the main application I'm using (qterminal) loses focus, requiring I manually click back to return focus to the intended application.

Seeking help for this,

Thank you.