WSL Manager

Windows remains the leader in terms of market share when it comes to operating systems, but the unparalleled customization potential and privacy-focused principles of its Linux-based counterparts can be enticing for those willing to experiment with different takes on exploring the possibilities of the virtual realm. However, users who depend on Microsoft’s flagship OS for their work or gaming-related endeavors may face difficulties in making the jump, which is why the tech giant introduced its Subsystem for Linux — an outstanding feature that can be taken a step further with WSL Manager.

While the ability to install full-blown Linux distributions from the Microsoft Store is a welcome addition in terms of accessibility, those testing the compatibility of a cross-platform app they are currently working on with the various flavors and distros will make good use of this utility’s way of centralizing and handling the running instances when having to keep an eye on their ongoing status. When making drastic modifications to a distro, users have the option to rename it and keep it updated to differentiate between similar instances.

Those seeking to test out cross-synchronization features for server-based OSes can also do so privately on a LAN level, for extra convenience. Finally, for running more resource-intensive apps, the settings tab provides you with dedicated sliders for both processors and memory to ensure proper performance levels.