How to Install PowerShell on Ubuntu 20.04
This post is a guide on installing PowerShell on Ubuntu 20.04.The Ubuntu Linux distribution being used in this demo is running as a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) instance.
How to Reboot WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)
To reboot WSL, run wsl --shutdown to stop WSL distros then enter back into WSL as you normally would to start it back up again.
How to Upgrade WSL from Version 1 to Version 2
This is a post on how to upgrade to WSL 2. The demo below will explain the process of upgrading an installed Windows Subsystem for Linux distribution from running WSL version 1 to WSL version 2.
How to Downgrade from WSL Version 2 to WSL Version 1
This is a post on how to downgrade from WSL version 2 to WSL 1. The demo below will explain the process of downgrading an installed Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distribution, from WSL2 to WSL1.
How to Check Linux Version in Ubuntu
To check the Linux version in Ubuntu, run the lsb_release -a or cat /etc/os-release command. This is useful when accessing a host for the first time or checking the running Linux distribution and version.
How to Open WSL Projects in Windows File Explorer
This is a guide on how to open WSL files in Windows File Explorer, with added descriptions.The best practice for managing project files in WSL is to store your files on the same Operating System as the tools your plan to use.
How to Change Default Linux Distro in WSL
This post is a guide on how to change a WSL distribution, from your default WSL Linux distro in the Windows Subsystem for Linux This is useful when you are managing multiple WSL distros on your computer.
How to Install Postgres on Ubuntu 20.04 in WSL
This is a post on how to install Postgres on Ubuntu 20.04, on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). This should hopefully be a straightforward installation for you, which is done by following these 2 steps:
How to Check WSL Versions
To check your installed Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) versions, run wsl -l -v. This will show all installed WSL Linux distro names &
How To Install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
To install WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux), we first enable the WSL Windows Feature using PowerShell, then install WSL Linux Distributions via the Microsoft Store.
