Windows 10 features and their respective shortcuts or commands

 

Hidden Features and Shortcuts

1. God Mode:

   • Create a new folder on your desktop.
   • Rename the folder to GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}.
   • Open the folder to access a range of administrative tools and settings.

2. Slide to Shutdown:

   • Right-click on your desktop, select New > Shortcut.
   • In the location field, enter SlideToShutDown.exe.
   • Click Next and name the shortcut as desired.
   • Double-click the shortcut to activate a slide-down shutdown screen.

3. Windows Master Control Panel:

   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type shell:::{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} and press Enter.
   • This opens a special Control Panel with extensive settings.

4. Hidden Start Menu:

   • Right-click on the Start button or press Win + X to access a quick-access menu with various administrative tools.

5. Secret Taskbar Features:

   • Press Shift while right-clicking on a taskbar icon to access additional options, including the classic context menu.

6. Hidden International Keyboard:

   • Press Win + Space to quickly switch between installed keyboard languages and layouts.

Command Line Tools

1. System File Checker:

   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Type sfc /scannow to scan and repair corrupted system files.

2. Check Disk Utility:

   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Type chkdsk /f to check for and fix file system errors.

3. Group Policy Editor:

   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type gpedit.msc to open the Group Policy Editor, where you can configure various settings.

4. Device Manager:

   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type devmgmt.msc to open the Device Manager, where you can manage hardware devices.

5. DirectX Diagnostic Tool:

   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type dxdiag to open the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, which provides information about your DirectX installation and hardware.

6. Resource Monitor:

   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type resmon to open the Resource Monitor, where you can monitor CPU, memory, disk, and network usage.

Power User Shortcuts

1. Quick Lock:

   • Press Win + L to lock your computer quickly.

2. Quick Screenshot:

   • Press Win + Print Screen to take a screenshot and save it automatically in the Pictures > Screenshots folder.

3. Virtual Desktops:

   • Press Win + Ctrl + D to create a new virtual desktop.
   • Press Win + Ctrl + F4 to close the current virtual desktop.
   • Press Win + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow to switch between virtual desktops.

4. Clipboard History:

   • Press Win + V to open the clipboard history, allowing you to access multiple copied items.

Task Manager Options

1. Open Task Manager Quickly:

   • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager directly.

2. Startup Programs:

• In Task Manager, go to the Startup tab to manage programs that start with Windows.

Advanced Features and Tricks

1. Enable Dark Mode:

   • Go to Settings > Personalization > Colors.
   • Under "Choose your color," select Dark to enable dark mode across the system.

2. Storage Sense:

   • Go to Settings > System > Storage.
   • Turn on Storage Sense to automatically free up space by deleting temporary files and managing local cloud content.

3. Dynamic Lock:

   • Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
   • Under Dynamic lock, check Allow Windows to automatically lock your device when you're away and pair your PC with your smartphone via Bluetooth.

4. Night Light:

   • Go to Settings > System > Display.
   • Turn on Night light to reduce blue light and ease eye strain at night. You can schedule it or adjust the color temperature.

5. Hidden Emoji Picker:

   • Press Win + . (Windows key and period) or Win + ; (Windows key and semicolon) to open the emoji picker.

6. Clipboard Sync Across Devices:

   • Go to Settings > System > Clipboard.
   • Turn on Clipboard history and Sync across devices to copy and paste items across your devices.

Advanced Command Line Tools

1. Windows Package Manager (Winget):

   • Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as an administrator.
   • Use winget commands to install, update, and manage software packages. For example, winget install <package_name> to install software.

2. Power Configuration:

   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Type powercfg /batteryreport to generate a detailed battery report in HTML format.
   • Type powercfg /energy to generate a power efficiency diagnostics report.

3. Tasklist and Taskkill:

   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Type tasklist to see a list of all running processes.
   • Type taskkill /F /PID <process_id> to forcefully terminate a specific process by its ID.

4. Windows Memory Diagnostic:

   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type mdsched.exe and press Enter to launch the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool, which checks for memory problems.

Customization and Accessibility

1. Customizing File Explorer:

   • Open File Explorer, go to the View tab, and select Options.
   • In the Folder Options window, you can customize how folders and files are displayed.

2. Adjusting Mouse Sensitivity and Pointer Size:

   • Go to Settings > Devices > Mouse to adjust mouse sensitivity and settings.
   • Go to Settings > Ease of Access > Mouse pointer to change the pointer size and color.

3. Enabling High Contrast Mode:

   • Go to Settings > Ease of Access > High contrast.
   • Turn on the high contrast mode to improve readability with a high contrast color scheme.

Networking and Connectivity

1. Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot:

   • Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile hotspot.
   • Turn on Mobile hotspot and share your internet connection with other devices.

2. Network Troubleshooter:

   • Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Status.
   • Select Network troubleshooter to diagnose and fix network issues.

3. Viewing Network Usage:

   • Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage to see a breakdown of data usage by app.

System Maintenance and Optimization

1. Disk Cleanup:

   • Press Win + R, type cleanmgr, and press Enter.
   • Select the drive you want to clean up and choose which files to delete to free up space.

2. Defragment and Optimize Drives:

   • Press Win + R, type dfrgui, and press Enter.
   • Use the tool to defragment and optimize your hard drives for better performance.

3. Managing System Restore Points:

   • Go to Control Panel > System and Security > System.
   • Click System Protection on the left pane to create, configure, or restore system restore points.

Virtual Desktop Enhancements

1. Naming Virtual Desktops:

   • Open the Task View interface by pressing Win + Tab.
   • Right-click on a virtual desktop and select Rename to give it a custom name.

2. Per-Desktop Backgrounds:

   • In Task View, right-click on a virtual desktop and choose Choose background to set different backgrounds for each desktop.

Edge Browser Tricks

1. Vertical Tabs:

   • Open Microsoft Edge, click on the vertical tabs icon in the top left corner to switch to vertical tabs for better tab management.

2. Collections:

   • In Microsoft Edge, click on the Collections icon to save and organize web content, links, and notes.

3. Immersive Reader:

   • Open a webpage in Microsoft Edge and click on the Immersive Reader icon in the address bar to enable distraction-free reading mode.

These additional tips and secrets can help you further optimize and personalize your Windows 10 experience. Enjoy exploring and making the most of your system!