Fix jetbrains plugin setup instructions

Typo in config file path for windows and missing instructions on how to verify that the setup works
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After installing the plugin, you need to configure Serena to use it.
**Central Configuration**.
Edit the global Serena configuration file located at `~/.serena/serena_config.yml`
(`%USERPROFILE%\.serena\config.yaml` on Windows).
(`%USERPROFILE%\.serena\serena_config.yml` on Windows).
Change the `language_backend` setting as follows:
```yaml
language_backend: JetBrains
```
*Note*: you can also use the button `Edit Global Serena Config` in the Serena MCP dashboard to open the config file in your default editor.
**Per-Instance Configuration**.
The configuration setting in the global config file can be overridden on a
per-instance basis by providing the arguments `--language-backend JetBrains` when
launching the Serena MCP server.
**Verifying the Setup**.
You can verify that Serena is using the JetBrains plugin by either checking the dashboard, where
you will see `Languages:
Using JetBrains backend` in the configuration overview.
You will also notice that your client will use the JetBrains-specific tools like `jet_brains_find_symbol` and others like it.
## Advantages of the JetBrains Plugin
There are multiple features that are only available when using the JetBrains plugin: