For those that would like to make --no-wx-embed the default for vlc, start vlc -> settings -> preferences -> expand "Interfaces" -> expand "Main interfaces" -> WxWidgets -> uncheck "Embed video in interface".
For those that would like to make --no-wx-embed the default for vlc, start vlc -> settings -> preferences -> expand "Interfaces" -> expand "Main interfaces" -> WxWidgets -> uncheck "Embed video in interface".