A default WSL Linux distro is a distro that runs when you issue the "wsl" command without parameters. Also, it opens from the "Open Linux here" context menu command. Today, we will see how to change this distro.
Category: Windows 10
Windows Sandbox Introduces Simple Config Files in Windows 10
Windows Sandbox is an isolated, temporary, desktop environment where you can run untrusted software without the fear of lasting impact to your PC. Windows Sandbox now has support for simple configuration files (.wsb file extension), which provide minimal scripting support. You can use this feature in the latest Windows Insider build 18342.
Microsoft is releasing KB4491101, OS Build 10240.18135
Microsoft is releasing a new cumulative update for the initial Windows 10 version. The patch KB4491101 raises the operating system version to 10240.18135.
Backup and Restore Font Settings in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with TrueType fonts and OpenType fonts installed out-of-the-box. They either have TTF or OTF file extensions. They support scaling and look sharp on modern displays. OpenType is the more modern format, which can support any writing script, has advanced typographic "layout" features which prescribe positioning and replacement of rendered glyphs.
Vivaldi 2.4: Tab Stacks Improvements, Sync Bookmarks Bar (Snapshot 1462.4)
The team behind the Vivaldi browser today released a new snapshot. Build Vivaldi 2.4.1462.4 represent the upcoming version 2.4 of the app. it comes with a number of improvements made to the Tab Stacks and Sync features.
Find Running WSL Linux Distros in Windows 10
Even if you leave your WSL Linux session, it remains active. This allows you to quickly return where you left off (requires a terminal multiplexer like screen or tmux), or run a daemon/server. Here's how to find WSL Linux distros you have running in the background.
KB4482887 Windows 10 Build 17763.346 is out to Release Preview Ring
Microsoft today released a new cumulative update for Windows 10 users running version 1809 "October 2018 Update". The update hits the Release Preview ring. KB4482887 raises the OS version to Build 17763.346.
Windows 10 Build 18342 (Fast Ring)
Microsoft is releasing a new build from the development branch (the next Windows 10 version, currently known as version 1903, April 2019 Update, or 19H1). Windows 10 Build 18342 comes with a number of gaming improvements, includes backported WSL features from build 18836, and general fixes and improvements.
Automatically Switch To Light or Dark Mode in Windows 10
Recent Windows 10 versions include a native dark mode. It allows you to switch between the dark and light themes. This can be done with Settings, by changing the options located under Personalization -> Colors. Unfortunately, Windows 10 doesn't allow you to switch its color mode automatically on a schedule. Luckily, this can be easily implemented with the help of Task Scheduler and a simple Registry tweak.
Terminate Running WSL Linux Distro in Windows 10
Even if you leave your WSL Linux session, it remains active. This allows you to quickly return where you left off (requires a terminal multiplexer like screen or tmux), or run a daemon/server. Here's how to terminate a running WSL Linux distro if you really need it.
