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The YouTube video highlights WinGet, a new feature in Windows that simplifies program installation via the command line, streamlining the process compared to traditional methods. The speaker discusses the benefits of WinGet, including easy installation of popular programs like Visual Studio Code. While acknowledging WinGet's advantages over third-party websites and its official support by Microsoft, the speaker notes that it lacks some advanced features present in other package managers. Additionally, the video recommends installing PowerToys, a tool that enhances productivity through features such as FancyZones and Keyboard Manager, ultimately improving daily computing experiences.
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In this part of the video, the speaker introduces WinGet, a new feature coming to Windows. WinGet allows users to install programs from the command line with no extra hassle. To use WinGet, users need to upgrade the Windows Package Manager client, which is essentially a better version of the Windows Store for package management similar to Linux. By installing this client from GitHub and running it through the command prompt or PowerShell, users can easily install programs like Crystal Disk Mark smoothly without unnecessary steps or ad-filled websites.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the benefits of the package manager in Windows. They mention popular programs like Visual Studio Code and C++ runtime that can be easily installed using the package manager, WinGet. The speaker contrasts WinGet with third-party websites for downloads and explains that having this functionality built into Windows is a time-saver. They compare WinGet to another package manager called Chocolatey and highlight the advantages of WinGet being officially supported by Microsoft. However, they note that WinGet is still lacking in features compared to more advanced package managers on other platforms like Linux. The speaker emphasizes that having this package manager integrated into Windows facilitates system reinstallation by easily reinstalling programs and settings.
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In this part of the video, the speaker recommends installing PowerToys for improving daily life quality. They highlight features like FancyZones for window control, Keyboard Manager, PowerRename for batch file renaming, and PowerRun for launching applications efficiently. PowerToys is praised for enhancing productivity and streamlining tasks. The speaker encourages viewers to check out and utilize PowerToys for a better computing experience.