Having issues with pip requests? How to troubleshoot common errors? or What's the best way to handle

Opinion: pip requests errors are 90% environment weirdness.

1. Run `python -m ensurepip --upgrade` to reset pip.
2. Use `--no-cache-dir` to avoid corrupted downloads.
3. If on Windows, disable IPv6—it can cause timeouts.

Wild guess: antivirus blocking pip?