windows package manager

Using Winget to install apps through PowerToys — PowerToys and Windows Package Manager are coming together in glorious matrimony Windows Package Manager (winget) will be natively integrated into PowerToys Run at long last.

It may be a running joke that Microsoft Edge is only used to download Google Chrome, but the real pro move is far better than that The browser wars always generate a lot of banter, but any time I see someone talk about using Edge to download Chrome, I want to shout that there's a far simpler way.

Upgrading all apps using Windows Package Manager — My favorite Windows 11 tool's latest update means there's absolutely no reason you shouldn't be using it Winget goes from strength to strength with version 1.7

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How to use Windows Package Manager to install apps and programs

By Richard Devine last updated 12 December 23

Install Windows Package Manager is an extremely efficient way to install software on your PC. Here's how to use it.

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How to search for apps in Windows Package Manager

By Richard Devine last updated 12 December 23

Search Windows Package Manager is a really powerful tool for installing software. But what if you don't actually know what you're looking for is even there? You just have to search for it. Here's how.

Help options in the Windows Package Manager on Windows 11

How to install the Windows Package Manager on Windows 10 and 11

By Richard Devine last updated 12 December 23

Winget Set up a Linux-esque way to install software on your Windows PC.

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The best Windows 11 tool you aren't using (but should) can now upgrade itself

By Richard Devine published 6 December 23

Upgrade The Windows Package Manager is my absolute favorite Windows 11 tool, and now it can even upgrade itself so you never have to leave the command line.

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Using the Windows Package Manager inside PowerToys Run

This PowerToys plugin combines my two favorite Windows 11 features in one

By Richard Devine published 8 June 23

Winget I love using PowerToys and the Windows Package Manager, and this plugin makes them work together. Which is awesome!

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Windows Package Manager is so good I won't use anything else now

By Richard Devine published 29 January 23

Winget Windows Package Manager is awesome, and nobody should ever fear the terminal and should use it to start downloading their apps right now.

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Windows Package Manager hits v1.4 and brings with it support for zip files

By Richard Devine published 24 January 23

Neat stuff Another update another super useful feature.

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