My new favorite Windows app made my PC safer and more reliable - and it's free
UniGetUI is a free, open-source application that simplifies the process of installing and managing Windows apps from trusted sources. It helps users avoid the risks associated with downloading executable files from random websites, which are often a vector for malware. By utilizing the Microsoft Store and the WinGet repository, UniGetUI provides a safer and more reliable way to manage software on Windows PCs.
- ▪UniGetUI is available from the Microsoft Store, WinGet repository, or as a direct download.
- ▪Most Windows apps can be found in the Microsoft Store or WinGet repository, making them safer to install.
- ▪Using UniGetUI eliminates the complexities of command-line tools for managing applications.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 15:36:36 GMT |
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Home & Office Home Home & Office Work Life Productivity My new favorite Windows app made my PC safer and more reliable - and it's free Downloading executable installer files from random websites is the best way to put malware on your Windows PC. Stop doing that! UniGetUI makes it easy to get all those apps from trusted sources. Written by Ed Bott, Senior Contributing EditorSenior Contributing Editor May 27, 2026 at 8:36 a.m. PT Ed Bott/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET's key takeawaysMost of the Windows apps you use are in the Store or the WinGet repository.UniGetUI is a free, open-source app that's easy to use.It's also a great way to back up and transfer a collection of apps.If you want to keep your Windows PC safe from malware, spyware, and ransomware, you…
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