How to Install LibreNews on Windows 11

LibreNews is a free and open-source news aggregator that provides users with an alternative to proprietary news services. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install LibreNews on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Steps

  1. Open your web browser and go to https://librenews.io/.

  2. Click on the "Download for Windows" button located on the website's homepage.

  3. Once the download is complete, click on the downloaded file to start the installation.

  4. Click "Next" on the first prompt that appears.

  5. On the next screen, review the License Agreement and click "I Agree" to proceed.

  6. The next screen will give you the option to change the installation folder. If you wish to install LibreNews in a different location, click on the "Browse" button and select the desired folder. Otherwise, click "Next" to continue.

  7. Select the components you wish to install or leave the default settings as is. Click "Next" when you're ready to proceed.

  8. Choose a location where you want to create a shortcut for LibreNews. Click "Next" when you're ready to proceed.

  9. Lastly, click on the "Install" button to begin the installation process.

  10. Once the installation is complete, click "Finish" to close the installation wizard.

  11. Launch LibreNews by clicking the desktop shortcut or searching for it in the Start menu.

  12. Congratulations! You have successfully installed LibreNews on your Windows 11 computer.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we guided you through the steps to install LibreNews on Windows 11. With LibreNews installed, you can now enjoy an open-source, privacy-friendly news aggregator on your Windows computer.

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