Published May 10, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT Anurag is an experienced journalist and author who’s been covering tech for the past 5 years, with a focus on Windows, Android, and Apple. He’s written for sites like Android Police, Neowin, Dexerto, and MakeTechEasier. Anurag’s always pumped about tech and loves getting his hands on the latest gadgets. When he's not procrastinating, you’ll probably find him catching the newest movies in theaters or scrolling through Twitter from his bed. VS Code is arguably the most popular IDE out there. It has evolved far beyond being just a code editor because of the massive ecosystem built around it. There is not much to complain about when it comes to functionality, extension support, or flexibility, but performance has always been one of its weaker points. Even on powerful systems, VS Code can sometimes feel heavier than it needs to. There is also the privacy aspect.…