package manager

There’s a hidden gem within Windows 10 and 11 that transforms software installation from a tedious ritual into a streamlined, almost effortless, experience: the Windows Package Manager, better known as WinGet. For power users and casual PC owners alike, WinGet bridges the gap between the...

Chocolatey is emerging as a powerhouse in the Windows ecosystem, giving users a package management experience that rivals—and in many cases, surpasses—those traditionally found in Linux distributions. While Windows has had its share of CLI utilities for installing applications, Chocolatey’s...

In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, setting up a local environment can feel as daunting as assembling IKEA furniture without the instructions. Luckily, XAMPP comes to the rescue, allowing developers to run a LAMP server—comprising Apache, MariaDB, PHP, and Perl—on their Windows 11...

Keeping your system up to date is essential for performance, compatibility, and security in today’s fast-paced digital environment. Imagine updating all your Windows 10 and 11 applications with a single command — no more tedious manual updates or endless scrolling through update notifications...

The rumor mill around Windows 12 has been spinning for a while now—imagine an entirely new era of Microsoft's flagship operating system. Yet, for many Windows enthusiasts and diehard Linux fans alike, the prospect of switching from a trusted OS to yet another iteration of Windows hinges on some...

The world of operating systems has long been divided between two camps: those who favor the familiarity and convenience of Windows and those who swear by the power, security, and flexibility of Linux. But what if Microsoft could bridge that gap? With Windows 12 on the horizon, leaks and industry...

1. Privacy Should Be Paramount The Issue: For many Linux enthusiasts, one of the primary reasons to stick with Linux is the control over personal data. Windows 11’s telemetry and forced Microsoft account logins have been a sore point for privacy-minded users. The article argues that Windows 12...

When the world of software installation feels like navigating a labyrinth — with confusing pathways of command lines and endless manual updates — a good package manager can be your shining beacon of hope. Enter UniGetUI, touted as the ultimate package manager for Windows PCs, designed to...

I try to install ROS on Windows using that instruction: When I had to install Windows Package Manager I get that error: I also try to run the prompt as admin I get the error "Access denied"

This post was written by Josh Rennert, Program Manager, Web Apps & Frameworks team We received great feedback and insight from our WinJS 4.0-Preview, released earlier this year. Now, the time has finally arrived. With the imminent release of Windows 10, we are proud to announce WinJS 4.0. You...

I am not a regular Linux user, but I was, some time ago, tempted to try Linux mint. One feature which really impressed me, was the package which allowed you to make multi installations of software, by selecting from a list. Looks like this is coming to Windows 10...

This week, Link Removedfrom the ASP.NET team and Link Removedtalk about WebMatrix Beta 2 and take a look at some of the new things—the Theming helper and Facebook Social Plugins helpers—that make it easy to add functionality to your websites. Additionally, we take a look at the Package Manager...

Join Link Removedas he talks to Scott Hunter and Link Removedfrom the ASP.NET team about the new features that are in the new releases of WebMatrix and ASP.NET Web Pages. WebMatrix provides everything you need to easily build, customize and deploy websites from scratch or by using open source...