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Struggling with constant "What's New" screens in Visual Studio Code? Learn how to disable them easily for an uninterrupted coding experience!
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Introduction

If you are a frequent user of Visual Studio Code (VS Code), you may have encountered an annoying interruption every time you open a file. The culprit? A new tab filled with "What's New" content—either from updates to VS Code itself or from extensions. While it’s good to keep track of new features, these screens can distract you from your coding workflow. Luckily, there's an easy solution to this problem.

In this guide, we will explore how to disable all the "What's New" screens in VS Code, allowing you to focus more on your work and less on annoying pop-ups.

Understanding the Problem

What Are "What's New" Screens?

"What's New" screens are informational tabs that open automatically to inform users about new features and changes in the latest version of VS Code or installed extensions. Although helpful in highlighting updates, they can break your concentration, especially if you're in the middle of writing code.

Why You Might Want to Disable Them

Here are a few reasons why you might want to disable these notifications:

Distraction: They can steal your focus as you navigate through your projects.

Repetitiveness: Getting those pop-ups every single time can be tedious.

Preference to Explore Updates: Some users prefer to check for updates at their own convenience rather than being notified automatically.

Solution: Disabling "What's New" Screens

Now let’s dive into how to turn off these pesky notifications and regain your focus while coding.

Method 1: Modify User Settings

Open Settings:

You can access the settings by clicking on the gear icon in the lower left corner of the VS Code window or by using the shortcut Ctrl + , (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + , (macOS).

Search for Release Notes:

In the search bar at the top of the settings panel, type Update: Show Release Notes.

Uncheck the Option:

You will see an entry labelled Update: Show Release Notes. Uncheck this option to disable the pop-ups related to updates.

Method 2: Set Configuration via JSON

If you are comfortable working in the settings JSON file, you can also disable the release notes directly:

Open Command Palette:

Use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Shift + P (macOS) to open the Command Palette.

Preferences: Open Settings (JSON):

Type Preferences: Open Settings (JSON) and hit enter. This will open your settings.json file.

Add Configuration:

In the opened file, add the following line:

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Save the changes to apply.

Conclusion

By following the methods outlined above, you will successfully disable all the "What's New" screens in Visual Studio Code. This simple adjustment will bring back your focus and help you streamline your coding experience without unnecessary interruptions.

No longer will you have to face the distraction of new tabs popping up! Enjoy a more productive environment in VS Code that lets you concentrate on what matters most: your code.

Feel free to share your experiences or other tips in the comments below!