By typing simple, text-based commands into Windows' PowerShell, you can quickly install apps directly from the Microsoft Store—all without the typical ads or clutter.

This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

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Use Windows Sandbox to safely install and test unknown apps in an isolated environment. Protect your PC from malware and risky software without affecting your system.

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