Instructions:

Install Python:

  • If you’re using Windows 10/11:
    1. Press the Windows key and search for “Windows Store”.
    2. In the Windows Store, search for “Python 3.11” and download it. This guide uses Python 3.11 for optimal compatibility.
  • If you’re using MacOS, Windows 7, or XP:
    1. Visit the official Python website at https://www.python.org/downloads/.
    2. Download the latest version of Python, ideally Python 3.11 for compatibility.
  • To install Python:
    1. Double-click the downloaded installer.
    2. Follow the on-screen instructions, leaving all settings at their default.
    3. If asked for an administrator account and you don’t have access, uncheck the options “Install launcher for all users” and “Add Python to PATH” to proceed without admin access. If this doesn’t work, you may need additional support.
  1. Install JupyterLab Desktop:
    • Visit the JupyterLab GitHub page at https://github.com/jupyterlab/jupyterlab-desktop#installation.
    • Select the appropriate installation file for your operating system:
    • For Windows users, download the Windows installer (.exe).
    • For Mac users, check whether your system is Intel or Apple-based:
      1. Click the Apple Logo on the top left of the screen.
      2. Click “About This Mac”. The line where it says “Chip” will indicate the manufacturer.
    • After selecting the correct installation file, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
  2. Install JupyterLab Desktop:
    • Visit the JupyterLab GitHub page at https://github.com/jupyterlab/jupyterlab-desktop#installation.
    • Select the appropriate installation file based on your operating system.
      • For Mac users, check whether your system is Intel or Apple-based:
        1. Click the Apple Logo on the top left of the screen.
        2. Click “About This Mac”. The line where it says “Chip” will indicate the manufacturer.
    • After selecting the correct installation file, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
  3. Open JupyterLab Desktop:

Windows Installation Instructions for Python:
Option 1 (automatic installation) – Installing Python 3.11 using the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 or Windows 11:

  1. Press the Windows key or click the start button and search for “Microsoft Store”.
  2. In the Microsoft Store app search for “Python 3.11” in the search bar at the top.
  3. Click on the result “Python 3.11”

(i) This guide was written using Python 3.11, the most recent version at the time of writing. For optimal compatibility when following along with the code examples, it is recommended to install Python 3.11 on your system.

(ii) If you do not see “Microsoft Store” in your applications list, try installing Python using Part 1 – Option 2. You only have to install Python once with either option.

Click the button that says Install. Windows will now handle the installation without any further input. You may proceed to Part 2

(i) If you run into any issues you may try installing using Part 1 – Option 2.

Option 2 (manual installation) – Installing Python 3.11 using the online installer:

  1. Go to https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/
  2. In the list of “Stable Releases” find the latest major 3.11 version and click it.

Click Windows Installer (64-bit)

Installing Python for MacOS

  1. Go to https://www.python.org/downloads/macos/
  2. In the list of “Stable Releases” find the latest major 3.11 version and click it.

Open JupyterLab Desktop

Open JupyterLab Desktop:
Click “Install using the bundled installer”

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