How to Install NewsDash on Windows 11

In this tutorial, we will guide you step-by-step on how to install NewsDash on your Windows 11 machine. NewsDash is an open-source web application that allows users to create custom dashboards for tracking and monitoring data.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation process, please ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Follow the steps below to install NewsDash on your Windows 11 machine:

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Start by cloning the NewsDash repository from GitHub using the following command in your command prompt:

git clone https://github.com/buzz/newsdash.git

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Navigate to the NewsDash directory using the cd command in your command prompt:

cd newsdash

Next, install the project dependencies using the npm install command:

npm install

Step 3: Configure the Application

Navigate to the config directory and open the default.json file in a text editor:

cd config
notepad default.json

Update the following configurations in the default.json file:

Step 4: Start the Application

In your command prompt, navigate back to the NewsDash root directory (newsdash) and start the application using the following command:

npm start

Once started, the application should be accessible on your browser by navigating to http://localhost:<port> (replace <port> with the port you specified in the default.json file).

Congratulations! You have successfully installed NewsDash on your Windows 11 machine.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install NewsDash on your Windows 11 machine. With NewsDash, you can now create custom dashboards for tracking and monitoring data. Happy dashboarding!

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