Windows developers have long looked at Linux’s surfeit of package managers with envy. Having a simple command line tool like apt or rpm that would install an application and all its prerequisites ...

If you’ve ever dabbled with Linux distributions, you may be familiar with package managers. Rather than forcing you to download and install executable files, package managers let you set up your ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While Windows comes with plenty of apps out of the box, the real ...

Installing a bunch of applications at once on Windows can be annoying. You need to find the installer packages, download them, then run them all, one after another ...

Back in July last year, the WingetUI app received a major update that brought a redesigned UI and a new name, "UniGetUI;" the author explained why the renaming was necessary. The app is a very popular ...

Winget goes from strength to strength with version 1.7 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Windows Package Manager, the command line ...

Iintegration with Entra ID brings identity-based access controls to the distribution and use of Windows Subsystem for Linux and Windows Package Manager in enterprises. Microsoft has added new security ...

Microsoft's Windows Package Manager (winget) has been updated to version 1.8, introducing the ability to download Microsoft Store apps for offline distribution. This feature is useful for IT teams.