So the how-to I promised in my last post:

1. Install the neonmodem package under your default WSL distro. I'm using Debian. You've got to move the executable to your /bin/ folder.
2. Go to your Windows Terminal settings and click on 'Add a new profile'. Duplicate your default profile.
3. Rename the profile to 'Neon Modem Overdrive'. You can download the favicon from
4. Under 'Command line' you want to change it to show as below. This will launch it within it's own tab, and will close out when you quit NMO.

C:\Windows\system32\wsl.exe ~ --shell-type login neonmodem

1. Under 'Additional settings' at the bottom, click on 'Appearance'.
2. I'm using the 'Vintage' colour scheme, and have the 'Retro terminal effects' setting enabled for those crispy old scanline vibes.