Where can I find more applications for Linux Mint?

Don't forget about Flathub! It's great for finding a lot of applications for Linux. Their main repository has many software options. You can check it out at [flathub.org](https://flathub.org/en).

For automatic updates with Visual Studio Code, consider adding the repository instead of just downloading the .deb file. Check out the setup guide here: [Install VS Code on Linux](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/setup/linux#_install-vs-code-on-linux). Follow the Ubuntu/Debian instructions for a smooth setup.

If you're looking for software, here's my checklist: Start by checking the Software Manager. If it's not there, visit the software's official website. For anything else, you could try using `sudo apt install [software]` after confirming it's safe to do.

Visual Studio Code isn't always available directly in the software manager. Generally, you need to download the .deb package from their official site. Just run the .deb file, and it’s similar to installing a Windows .exe file. You can find it here: [code.visualstudio.com](https://code.visualstudio.com/)!

If you want an alternative, there's an open-source version called Codium available in the software manager. It's quite similar but lacks some proprietary features, including access to the extension marketplace, which could be important for school tasks.