In order to help users make full use of the features of Windows operating system, we have written a series introductions of Windows 10 hidden settings for this purpose. What are the Windows 10 hidden features and how to unlock secret feature windows 10? Now, let’s see it.

Secret Start Menu

Perhaps most people know that there is a difference in the interface between Windows 10 and the old-school Windows operating system. But they still operate in a similar way.

Right-click the Windows icon in the lower left corner, then the Power User Menu will pop up that contains many family hot destinations (Apps and Features, Search, Run). You no longer need to turn on these basic features through complex operations.

Secret Start Menu

Show Desktop Button

This desktop button existed as early as Windows 7, and is still available because it is convenient.

There is a rectangular secret button in the lower right corner of the desktop. Click it to minimize all open windows, and click again to go back to the previous open interface.

You can preview the desktop by selecting preferences in the Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Use peek.

Show Desktop Button

Shake

If you open a number of windows in the monitor, you can hold down the left mouse button to capture the top of the window you like and “shake” it to minimize all other windows to clear the clutter. If you’re repentant, then shake the window and it’ll be back.

Rotate Your Screen

You can rotate the screen by pressing the buttons Ctrl + Alt + D and any arrow buttons at the same time. The down arrow is turned upside down, the left or right arrow button will turn 90 degrees on its side, and the up arrow will return you to the standard direction. If you use multiple displays, this feature allows you to position the monitor in a specific way.

Enable Slide to Shutdown

Right-click the Desktop> New> Shortcut. Then paste the following code lines in the following pop-up window:

%windir%\System32\SlideToShutDown.exe

This creates a clickable icon on the desktop, which can be renamed at your will. Double-click the new icon and pull down the shadow to the bottom of the screen.

Enable Slide to Shutdown

Enable ‘God Mode’

The God model is a useful Windows 10 hidden feature and generally used by advanced users who specialize in computers.

First create a new folder on the desktop. Then rename the folder with the following code:

GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}

You can see that the icon changes. God Mode is actually Windows Master Control Panel shortcut. You can double-click to open it.

Enable 'God Mode'

Revamped Screen Capture Tool

Microsoft’s updated screenshot in October 2018 narrowed the gap with Macos. Instead of using a bulky shearing tool for full-screen or rectangular screen capture, you can start a new clip utility called Snip &Sketch with pressing Shift+Windows+S buttons.

Revamped Screen Capture Tool

Mixed Reality Viewer

Windows Fall Creators update installs the Mixed Reality Viewer application on the Windows 10 computer; it is renamed 3D viewer. Quick search and run the paint 3D model and then you can create or download various models from Microsoft’s library. If you want to start playing 3D and mixed reality development, this application is a method to start upgrading.

The Window 10 hidden tricks are far more than this. If you want to know more about Window 10 secrets, view this paper.

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