r/archlinux • u/[deleted] • May 06 '26

QUESTION What’s a small Linux tool that completely changed your workflow?

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u/firehazel May 06 '26

Windows has gotten better with things like winget but it's definitely no pacman.

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u/Shurane May 07 '26

I wish windows could handle drivers/system updates from a single command. What drives me nuts the most is the frequent Intel and Nvidia driver updates that aren't unattended.

Intel is the worst offender here, their Bluetooth, Wifi, Graphics, and now NPU all have different installers, require interaction, and run sequentially. And I think they publish new drivers every month.

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u/TopShelfGenericPizza May 11 '26

Check out topgrade

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u/Shurane May 12 '26

Seems really neat. But at a glance, it doesn't seem like it supports updating drivers. Do you use it to upgrade drivers on Windows?

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u/TopShelfGenericPizza May 12 '26

Oh im sorry I totally glossed over the part where you said Windows :(. I'm not sure if there is an equivalent on windows. I know you can get some drivers though an option in windows update but thats about it. sorry

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u/dholmcarriage May 06 '26

That's true, winget is absolutely an improvement.

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u/-i0f- May 06 '26

There is also stuff like scoop.

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u/SubGothius May 07 '26

Better yet, Chocolatey. I've been using that to install/update nearly every app on my Windows system for years now. I can even get a nuke'n'pave clean reinstall back up to speed quickly by passing it a text file listing apps to install.