If you hate the Windows Store, Windows 10's package manager can bypass it
"Get me Firefox, now." The new Winget package manager literally tells Windows to do just that, and Windows will obey.
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"Get me Firefox, now." The new Winget package manager literally tells Windows to do just that, and Windows will obey.
Microsoft has released its Windows Package Manager, also known as winget, which bypasses the Microsoft Store by simply downloading and installing the apps you want.
Microsoft releases the Linux-style Windows Package Manager v1.0 (Winget) as a Store alternative After months of testing and preview builds, Microsoft has finally released Windows Package Manager 1.0. Also known as Winget, the utility serves as an alternative to the Microsoft Store, giving Windows 10 users a Linux-style package manager for finding, downloading and installing apps from software repositories. See also: The final build of Windows Package Manager has been a long-time coming -- it's around a year since Microsoft release the first version. Now officially ready for a v1.0 public rele...
Windows Package Manager is now available in version 1.0. The tool makes it easy to install and uninstall apps and packages on Windows 10. Microsoft has tested Windows Package Manager in preview since May 2020. At Microsoft Build 2021, the company released Windows Package Manager 1.0. First announced in preview at Build 2020, Windows Package Manager makes it easy to install software onto Windows 10. The tool is especially handy for IT admins that manage multiple PCs but can also be useful for individual users. Windows Package Manager is a winget client that facilitates streamlines installation...
"Get me FIrefox, now." The new Winget package manager literally tells Windows to do just that, and Windows will obey.