Package Management
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PSResourceGet: Microsoft's Modern PowerShell Package Manager Revolution
Microsoft's PSResourceGet represents a fundamental shift in PowerShell package management, offering enterprises a faster, more secure alternative to the legacy PowerShellGet module. This modern...
Tech Writer Abandons Windows 11 Start Menu for Flow Launcher, Citing Speed and Plugin Power
A MakeUseOf tech writer has publicly ditched the Windows 11 Start menu for Flow Launcher, an open-source, keyboard-first app launcher, reigniting a debate over how Windows should serve power users....
FreeBSD Charts Cautious Course on AI-Generated Code, Aims for Policy at BSDCan 2025
FreeBSD’s core team has begun formally investigating a policy to govern the use of generative AI in code and documentation, and will present its findings at the BSDCan 2025 developer summit,...
Why Windows Power Users Are Ditching Paid Software for These 10 Open-Source Gems
The best Windows utilities no longer come with a price tag. A recent MakeUseOf spotlight on free, open-source Windows apps confirms what many power users have known for years: community-built tools...
The Linux Mindset Revolution: 5 Signs You've Left Windows Behind and Why Open Source Might Win the Long Game
The shift from Windows habits to a Linux mindset isn’t just about installing a new operating system—it’s a fundamental rewiring of how you think about software, privacy, and control. A recent...
One Command to Rule Chrome Updates on Windows 11: Winget Delivers Speed, But Manifest Glitches Lurk
Microsoft’s built-in Windows Package Manager, known as Winget, is transforming how administrators and power users keep Google Chrome up to date on Windows 11. A single command-line invocation—no...
No, Updating Your Linux Kernel Isn’t Scary—It’s Just Like a Windows Update
Updating the Linux kernel now rivals Windows Update in simplicity and safety—a reality that surprises many newcomers who still view the kernel as an arcane, high-stakes component. The kernel’s...
UniGetUI 3.3.1 Review: The Ultimate Windows Package Manager with Self-Healing and Multi-Source Aggregation
Few tools in the Windows ecosystem have generated as much buzz among power users and developers as UniGetUI. Now at version 3.3.1, UniGetUI has become the go-to package manager for Windows 10 and 11,...
Mastering Winget: The Future of Automated Software Management in Windows 11
For IT professionals and power users working within the Windows 11 ecosystem, the emergence of the Windows Package Manager—popularly known by its command-line utility, “winget”—represents a...
Essential Strategies for Managing Multiple Windows PCs at Home
Managing multiple Windows PCs within the home environment has evolved from a niche need among tech enthusiasts into a practical concern for families, remote professionals, content creators, and...
WinGet and the Future of Windows Software Updates: A Unified Approach to Security and Efficiency
When it comes to keeping a Windows PC secure, efficient, and high-performing, few practices are as essential—or as often neglected—as ensuring all installed software stays up to date. While...
UniGetUI 3.3.0: The Ultimate Unified Package Manager Revolutionizing Windows 10 and 11 Software Management
The rapid evolution of Windows 10 and 11 has catalyzed a renaissance in package management. Historically, Windows users faced a fragmented, often frustrating landscape when it came to installing,...