5 Windows Hacks You Didn’t Know! (Hidden Features & Commands)
Think you know Windows? Think again! Today, I’m showing you 5 lesser-known Windows features that can boost performance, enhance troubleshooting, and streamline your workflow. Which one surprised you the most? Let me know in the comments!

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Windows Features & How to Access Them
Windows GodMode (All Settings in One Place!)

Want access to every Windows setting in one place? Enable GodMode with this simple trick:

Create a new folder on your desktop.
Rename it to: GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
Open the folder to see a master list of Windows settings!

More details on Microsoft’s website
Ultimate Performance Power Plan (Unlock Max Speed!)

Maximize your PC’s speed by enabling the Ultimate Performance power plan:

Open Command Prompt (Admin)
Type: powercfg -duplicatescheme e9a42b02-d5df-448d-aa00-03f14749eb61
Go to Control Panel → Power Options and select Ultimate Performance

More details on Microsoft’s website
Windows Reliability Monitor (Secret Troubleshooting Tool)

See a timeline of system crashes and issues with Reliability Monitor:

Press Win + R, type perfmon /rel, and press Enter
View the stability chart and check for errors
Click on any event to see more details and find potential fixes

More details on Microsoft’s website
Clipboard History (Never Lose Copied Text Again!)

Access multiple copied items with Clipboard History:

Press Win + V to open Clipboard History
Click an item to paste it anywhere
Enable Clipboard Sync in Settings → System → Clipboard to sync across devices

More details on Microsoft’s website
Virtual Desktop Shortcuts (For Multitasking Pros)

Master multitasking with Virtual Desktops:

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

More details on Microsoft’s website
BONUS: Fix Corrupt System Files with SFC & DISM

If your Windows system is acting up, these built-in tools can scan and repair corrupted system files automatically!

More details on Microsoft’s website

Which Windows feature was your favorite? Let me know in the comments! And if you want to support My Wallet, Super Thanks are appreciated.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:09 GodMode
02:30 Ultimate Power Plan
04:10 Perfmon
05:15 Virtual Desktops
06:35 SFC & DISM
09:25 Outro

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