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> I understand that for some, Windows simply isn't their cup of tea. Additionally, I acknowledge that other platforms may do things *_better_* than Windows can. However, Windows is undisputedly a cheaper option than MacOS and often required for application usage where WINE and others fall flat. Just keep an open mind and understand that this isn't a put-down of other options.
# # Package Management {#package-management}
# Package Management {#package-management}
When it comes to package management on Windows, nothing beats [Chocolatey](https://chocolatey.org/). [It only takes a single PowerShell command to install](https://chocolatey.org/install), not unlike [Homebrew for macOS](https://brew.sh/). The comparisons with Homebrew don't stop there, either; Much like it, Chocolatey is an unofficial repository of software but does include checks of verification for a select number of popular packages.
It's also popular amongst sysadmins due to its ease of deployment across multiple devices and stability.
You'll need to run in an administrator window, but once you do, you'll find the utility straightforward. A simple `choco search package-name` will find related packages to the name you input where areas `choco install package-name` will install the package.
## Manage Packages via GUI {#chocolatey-gui}
Readers, I won't lie to you. I'm not the kind of person to use CLIs for everything. I see their worth entirely, but it's simply not my strong suit remembering various commands even if I understand the core concepts entirely. For people like me, you might be glad to hear that _Chocolatey has a GUI for installing, uninstalling, updating, and searching packages_. It's as simple as (Chocolate) pie!
![A list of installed software via the Chocolatey GUI](./choco-gui-list.png)
You can see that it gives a list of installed packages with a simple at-glance view of what packages need updating.
![A search result of the Chocolatey GUI](./choco-gui-search.png)
## Suggested Packages {#suggested-packages}