Windows on a Linux channel?! Checking out WSL2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux) on the Lenovo T14s Gen 6 with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Extreme processor, Vim, Golang, Intellij, and saying no repeatedly to Windows 11 features
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:06 - Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Overview & Specs
0:30 - ARM vs. x86 Laptop Challenges
0:56 - The Promise of ARM in Laptops
1:15 - Intel's Upcoming Lunar Lake Chipset
1:45 - Windows 11 Setup Process
3:04 - Privacy Settings & Face ID Setup
4:49 - Qualcomm’s ARM Compatibility and Initial Thoughts
6:38 - Running Lenovo Vantage for Updates
7:57 - Testing Microsoft Copilot on ARM
9:49 - Setting Up Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL 2)
13:01 - Running Ubuntu on WSL 2
14:30 - Checking Performance in Task Manager
17:01 - Installing and Testing Neovim on ARM
19:19 - ARM Processor Power and Battery Efficiency Discussion
23:04 - Running Speedometer 2.0 Benchmark Test (Plugged and Unplugged)
26:00 - Final Thoughts: The Pros & Cons of the Snapdragon Elite on ThinkPad T14s