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WSL install and setup + vscode
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WSL setup

  • Open powershell with admin and run wsl --install
  • Enable virtualization in the BIOS if needed
  • Open the windows store and install Ubuntu 24
  • Run Ubuntu, create your user + password
  • Run mkdir dev
  • Run explorer.exe . to open an explorer window, create a shortcut of the dev folder and place it in My Documents
  • Install Windows Terminal
  • Run Windows Terminal, go to Settings and change the Default profile to Ubuntu 24, change the
  • Install VSCode
  • Install the WSL extension
  • Open VSCode, then Ctrl + Shift + P, type wsl and select WSL: Connect to WSL
  • Install Docker Desktop
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