For Windows users, I’ve had good results using the Node.js installer from the official site (https://nodejs.org).
Just download the latest LTS version and run the installer, it updates both Node and npm automatically while keeping global packages intact.
To upgrade global modules afterward:
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npm install -g npm-check-updates
ncu -g
ncu helps scan and update outdated global packages interactively, great for managing versions without surprises.