Installing Visual Studio Code on Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you trying to install Visual Studio Code on your Mac, but running into trouble? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this article, we'll take you through a step-by-step guide on how to successfully install Visual Studio Code (VSCode) on your Mac computer using the Brave browser.

Before we begin, make sure you have downloaded the VSCode executable file from the official website. If you haven't, you can do so by following these simple steps:

1. Open the Brave browser and navigate to the Visual Studio Code download page.

2. Click on the 'Download' button to get started.

3. Select the 'Mac (Intel)' option if your computer is using an Intel processor or 'macOS 64-bit' if it's running on a M1 chip.

4. Wait for the file to download, and then open it.

Once you've downloaded the executable file, follow these steps to install VSCode:

Moving Visual Studio Code to Applications Folder

1. Right-click on the downloaded file and select 'Open'.

2. Follow the prompts to move the VSCode application to your Applications folder.

3. Once moved, right-click on the Visual Studio Code application and select 'Open'.

If you're prompted with a warning message, click 'Open' to continue.

Changing Color Theme

1. To change the color theme of the VSCode application, go to the 'Code' menu and select 'Preferences'.

2. In the Preferences window, select the 'Color Theme' option.

3. Browse through the available themes and choose one that suits your taste.

After completing these steps, you're now ready to start working with VSCode!

Troubleshooting Common Issues

During the installation process, you might encounter a message indicating that the file is damaged or corrupted. If this happens:

1. Right-click on the downloaded file and select 'Open'.

2. At the bottom left of the browser window, open the options and select 'Extract' to extract the application.

Once extracted, you can proceed with the installation process.

Installing Visual Studio Code on Mac is a straightforward process that requires some patience and attention to detail. By following these steps, you should be able to successfully install VSCode on your Mac computer using the Brave browser. If you encounter any issues during the process, refer back to this article for troubleshooting tips. Happy coding!

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