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Nice try, but package management will never work as well on Windows as it does on Linux Tim Anderson Thu 27 May 2021 // 13:15 UTC Share Copy Microsoft has released Windows Package Manager 1.0, better known as winget, a command line tool for adding, removing and updating what is installed on the system. The Windows Package Manager has a number of arguments through which users can inspect what is installed as well as adding, removing or updating applications Linux users ac...

Windows Package Manager 1.0 Now Available for Download May 27, 2021 06:30 GMT      Windows Package Manager Microsoft used the Build developer conference this week to take the wraps off Windows Package Manager 1.0, a tool that comes in handy to power users who want to work with packages on the operating system. In case you’re wondering what this package manager does, well, it does the same thing as pretty much any other software in the same category, as it comes with features to easily i...

Apr 23, 2021 08:06 EDT with 2 comments Microsoft has released a new version of Windows Package Manager - or winget - for users trying out the preview. This update brings it to version 0.3, and it includes a handful of useful additions, most notably the ability to export a list of your installed packages, as well as the ability to import a list so you can quickly set up all your apps in a new PC or installation. Interestingly, the export feature is considered experimental, while th...

This tool can help bulk install software, making setting up a new PC easy With a few clicks, your Windows PC could handle installing your favourite apps, making set up a breeze A web tool called Winstall can make it super easy to set up a new PC by helping you create a list of software to bulk install via the Windows Package Manager. If you read that and found it a bit confusing, you’re not alone. I’ll break it down for you, but that means you’ll have to bear with me through...