Hello all! I began working today, where the work is closely related to programming. Despite this, the work computer is set up as Windows (eww). I want to look for work-arounds, as installing linux on a work machine is a no-go.

I wonder, what is the way to minimize pain from having to use windows? Either that, or a way to maximize work done on linux-like stuffs. A linux server is given for us, and I think I can install WSL. Any recommendations on this setup?

Especially, I miss the virtual desktop feature, is there any way to use it? Is there a way I can run compositor through WSL? Also, should I install Pop! OS for the feature, or is it available on e.g. Ubuntu (default WSL)?

Sorry to ask a non-exclusively-linux question, but I think, hopefully, many linux people have experience to give me pointers what to do with a windows work environment.

EDIT: The Windows is Windows 10.

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    Try to configure a printer.
    Try to configure a network adapter.
    Try to configure graphics settings.
    Try to organise the start menu to make it even remotely useable.
    Try to uninstall a store app for all users without having to use undocumented powershell incantations.
    And I’m already wanting to punch something, so I’ll stop now.

    Lots of settings actually seem more convenient now, especially the ones for audio and Bluetooth.

    Sure, if all you want is to turn them on or off and you don’t want to actually configure anything.