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I've tried a few software updaters in the past, and found them to be
nagware. Just because there is a micro-update version, like x.x.x.001
to x.x.x.002 doesn't mean I must have it. Usually I don't bother with
updates until there is a major or minor version available, like x.1 goes
to x.2 or 1.x goes to 2.x. In the past, I remember folks that used some software updaters that adored them, but (I forget its name) went dead
after the author dropped his project, or weren't specific-built update
checkers (e.g., Ccleaner with its software updater feature which isn't available in its free version).

I saw the following video, and got piqued since it incorporate winget
already in Windows 10 & 11. Instead of having to keep checking how to
use it by running "winget /?", UniGetUI layers a GUI front-end to
winget. This is like a plethora of streaming capture software that
layer a GUI atop of ffmpeg.

AskLeo: UniGetUI is the ultimate package manager for Windows PCs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tLDcyMWWmQ

I found this review, but there are others: https://www.xda-developers.com/unigetui-hands-on-ultimate-package-manager/

Besides winget, UniGetUI also rolls in Scoops, powerShell Gallery, Npm,
and Pip. Plus it lets you bundle bundle apps to install from any
source. Although the XDA article says it is a simple-to-use tool, it
could take a while to get used to it, and I'm not sure it is something
I'd put on a desktop for use by a novice.

While you could install as a Win32 program, it is also available as an
MS Store app which might make it the easiest means to install. There's
an add-on in the MS Store that lets you create widgets for UniGetUI, but
I've never been into widgets cluttering my desktop. But some folks love widgets, like plastering a weather widget onto their desktop.
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On 12/5/25 3:36 PM, VanguardLH wrote:

I've tried a few software updaters in the past, and found them to be
nagware. Just because there is a micro-update version, like x.x.x.001
to x.x.x.002 doesn't mean I must have it. Usually I don't bother with updates until there is a major or minor version available, like x.1 goes
to x.2 or 1.x goes to 2.x. In the past, I remember folks that used some software updaters that adored them, but (I forget its name) went dead
after the author dropped his project, or weren't specific-built update checkers (e.g., Ccleaner with its software updater feature which isn't available in its free version).

I saw the following video, and got piqued since it incorporate winget
already in Windows 10 & 11. Instead of having to keep checking how to
use it by running "winget /?", UniGetUI layers a GUI front-end to
winget. This is like a plethora of streaming capture software that
layer a GUI atop of ffmpeg.

AskLeo: UniGetUI is the ultimate package manager for Windows PCs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tLDcyMWWmQ

I found this review, but there are others: https://www.xda-developers.com/unigetui-hands-on-ultimate-package-manager/

Besides winget, UniGetUI also rolls in Scoops, powerShell Gallery, Npm,
and Pip. Plus it lets you bundle bundle apps to install from any
source. Although the XDA article says it is a simple-to-use tool, it
could take a while to get used to it, and I'm not sure it is something
I'd put on a desktop for use by a novice.

While you could install as a Win32 program, it is also available as an
MS Store app which might make it the easiest means to install. There's
an add-on in the MS Store that lets you create widgets for UniGetUI, but
I've never been into widgets cluttering my desktop. But some folks love widgets, like plastering a weather widget onto their desktop.

Looks interesting (watched Leo video).

I use Patch My PC Home Updater.
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"Alan K." <alan@invalid.com> wrote:

VanguardLH wrote:

I saw the following video, and got piqued since it incorporate winget
already in Windows 10 & 11. Instead of having to keep checking how to
use it by running "winget /?", UniGetUI layers a GUI front-end to
winget. This is like a plethora of streaming capture software that
layer a GUI atop of ffmpeg.

AskLeo: UniGetUI is the ultimate package manager for Windows PCs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tLDcyMWWmQ

I found this review, but there are others:
https://www.xda-developers.com/unigetui-hands-on-ultimate-package-manager/

Looks interesting (watched Leo video).

I use Patch My PC Home Updater.

I remember there was another popular one, but users lamented that it got dropped, and no longer updated. Don't remember its name. Ninite was/is another update checker.

Since there is a Home edition of Patch My PC, is there a Workstation,
Pro, or more robust version of the program (that probably is paid)? Is
their MSP and IT Dept versions the more robust versions? Pricing isn't mentioned for the MSP or IT Dept versions perhaps due to complex pricing schedules, like the number of seats (licenses), how deep are your
pockets, etc. I couldn't find a comparison page between Home vs MSP vs
IT Dept, but then I didn't expend much effort to dig through their site.
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On Fri, 5 Dec 2025 14:36:28 -0600, VanguardLH wrote:

I saw the following video, and got piqued since it incorporate winget
already in Windows 10 & 11. Instead of having to keep checking how to
use it by running "winget /?", UniGetUI layers a GUI front-end to
winget. This is like a plethora of streaming capture software that
layer a GUI atop of ffmpeg.

AskLeo: UniGetUI is the ultimate package manager for Windows PCs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tLDcyMWWmQ

I found this review, but there are others: https://www.xda-developers.com/unigetui-hands-on-ultimate-package-manager/

I've been using UniGetUI for some time now and I'm very happy about it.
Ever since Secunia PSI I was looking for something like this.

- Patch My PC
- UCheck
- RuckZuck

I dumped them as soon as I installed UniGetUI.
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On Fri, 5 Dec 2025 22:24:00 -0600, VanguardLH wrote:

I remember there was another popular one, but users lamented that it got dropped, and no longer updated.

Secunia PSI (?)
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On Sat, 06 Dec 2025 07:42:52 -0600, s|b <me@privacy.invalid> wrote:

On Fri, 5 Dec 2025 22:24:00 -0600, VanguardLH wrote:

I remember there was another popular one, but users lamented that it got
dropped, and no longer updated.

Secunia PSI (?)

He may be referring to KC Software's Software Update Monitor (SUMO).
It was used more recently than Secunia PSI.
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On Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:32:11 -0600, Allan Higdon wrote:

On Sat, 06 Dec 2025 07:42:52 -0600, s|b <me@privacy.invalid> wrote:

Secunia PSI (?)

He may be referring to KC Software's Software Update Monitor (SUMO).
It was used more recently than Secunia PSI.

Oh yes! SUMo!!! I totally forgot about that.
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