The Windows Package Manager (winget) is an open-source tool for managing applications on Windows 10, 11, and Server 2025. It allows users to install, update, and configure software while enabling developers and ISVs to distribute apps. Security measures are in place to prevent malicious software. Instructions are available on GitHub.
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What is Winget?
The Windows Package Manager is a free and open-source package manager designed by Microsoft for Windows 10 and Windows 11. It consists of a command-line utility and a set of services for installing applications. Independent software vendors can use it as a distribution channel for their software packages. If you’ve ever used Linux, it is king…
Finding Alternative Software
Free software is great, but how do you find it? AlternativeTo Let’s say you want a program that is like Microsoft Visio to create flowcharts and diagrams. Instead of Googling and maybe getting a scam site or something. Go to AlternativeTo.net, search for Visio. One of the best results is Dia a free and opensource…
Windows App Installer
Windows 11 has a native software manager called Windows App Installer or winget. Just like in Linux you can install applications directly from the Command Prompt. No need find the correct website, find the download link, download the app, maybe extract the package from a zip-file and then run the installer. Just run a simple…
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