Discover secret, underused Windows tricks that give you more control, better performance, and hidden tools—all built into your system or free to unlock. These aren’t your typical tips. They’re the kind of tweaks usually known only by power users, sysadmins, or underground forums.
1. God Mode Folder
1. God Mode FolderActivate a hidden control panel with every Windows setting in one place.
How?Create a folder and rename it to:
✔ Gives instant access to 200+ settings—no digging through menus.
2. Windows Package Manager (winget)
2. Windows Package Manager (winget)A CLI-based app store for power users—like Linux’s apt.
Install apps in seconds:✔ Useful for auto-install scripts, clean reinstalls, or software automation.
3. Windows Sandbox (Built-in Virtual Machine)
3. Windows Sandbox (Built-in Virtual Machine)Run untrusted programs in a throwaway environment.
How?Search “Turn Windows features on/off” → Enable Windows Sandbox
✔ Great for testing unknown software or scripts safely.
4.Secret Volume Mixer Per App (Legacy)
4.Secret Volume Mixer Per App (Legacy)Use the old volume mixer for individual app control.
Shortcut:
Helpful for adjusting mic-sensitive apps or muting certain ones without affecting others.5.Ultimate Performance Power Plan
5.Ultimate Performance Power PlanHidden mode for maximum system speed (ideal for editing/gaming rigs).
Activate via CMD (Admin):
Then select from Control Panel → Power Options.6.Storage Sense + Free Deep Cleaning
6.Storage Sense + Free Deep CleaningClean junk files automatically—even those not cleared by Disk Cleanup.
Steps:Settings → System → Storage → Enable Storage Sense
Also use:7.Wireless Network Passwords Recovery
7.Wireless Network Passwords RecoveryRecover saved Wi-Fi passwords using CMD.
Finds the saved password under Key Content.8.Hidden Clipboard History (Multiple Copy Paste)
8.Hidden Clipboard History (Multiple Copy Paste)Enable clipboard history to access previous text copies.
Go to Settings → System → Clipboard → Enable Clipboard history
Press:9.Task Scheduler + Event Triggers = Auto häçks
9.Task Scheduler + Event Triggers = Auto häçksAutomate tasks triggered by system events (like boot/login).
Examples:Use:
10.Game Mode + GPU Scheduling
10.Game Mode + GPU SchedulingUnlock better performance for games/DAWs.
Enable via:Settings → Gaming → Game Mode → ON
Settings → System → Display → Graphics → Enable Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling
11.Hidden Activity Monitor (Detailed Resource Tracker)
11.Hidden Activity Monitor (Detailed Resource Tracker)Use Resource Monitor for deeper diagnostics beyond Task Manager.
Shortcut:✔ Tracks per-process disk usage, TCP connections, RAM usage, and more.
12.Search Everything with ‘Everything’ Tool (Super Fast)
12.Search Everything with ‘Everything’ Tool (Super Fast)A free, ultra-fast file search engine for Windows that beats default search.
Voidtools.com
Finds any file in real-time, instantly—even system files.13.Registry häçk: Instant Right-Click Delete Without Confirmation
13.Registry häçk: Instant Right-Click Delete Without ConfirmationRemove the “Are you sure?” popup when deleting.
Registry path:
Be careful—no undo.
14.Built-in SSH Client in CMD
14.Built-in SSH Client in CMDWindows now includes OpenSSH—no need for PuTTY.
Command:
✔ Perfect for managing Linux servers or IoT from CMD.
15.Quick Launch Hidden Toolbar
15.Quick Launch Hidden ToolbarBring back classic quick access to apps/files.
Right-click Taskbar → Toolbars → New Toolbar →
Paste:
✔ Brings back fast app launching near Start button.
16.Invisible Folder Trick (s†éálth File Storage)
16.Invisible Folder Trick (s†éálth File Storage)Create a folder with no name and no icon.
Steps:
Now you have a hidden-in-plain-sight folder.
17.BitLocker (Built-in Full Disk Encryption)
17.BitLocker (Built-in Full Disk Encryption)No need for VeraCrypt—Windows Pro has free disk encryption.
Control Panel → BitLocker Drive Encryption
Protect sensitive data even if the drive is stolen.
18.Built-in Diagnostic Tools (No 3rd Party Needed)
18.Built-in Diagnostic Tools (No 3rd Party Needed)Run all hidden tools from one place:
Includes tools for:
19. ‘SystemPropertiesPerformance’ Tweak
19. ‘SystemPropertiesPerformance’ TweakSpeed up Windows UI by disabling fancy animations.
Run:
Uncheck:
Result: Snappier and lightweight UI feel.
20.Clipboard File History via OneDrive
20.Clipboard File History via OneDriveSync clipboard content across devices.
Settings → System → Clipboard → Sync Across Devices → On
Requires Microsoft account + OneDrive
Bonus Pro Tip: Hidden CMD Commands to Know
Bonus Pro Tip: Hidden CMD Commands to KnowUse these often-underrated commands for system control:
Summary:
Summary:Unlock hidden features and power-user modes in Windows:
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