🧰 1. Snipping Tool / Snip & Sketch
Take screenshots with ease.
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Capture fullscreen, windows, or custom regions
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Use delay timer and annotate screenshots
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Shortcut:
Windows + Shift + S
⚙️ 2. Task Manager
Monitor and control system performance.
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Shortcut:
Ctrl + Shift + Esc -
View CPU, memory, startup apps, services
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End unresponsive tasks
💬 3. Windows Terminal
A modern replacement for Command Prompt and PowerShell.
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Supports multiple tabs
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Custom themes and keyboard shortcuts
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Best for developers and admins
🧹 4. Disk Cleanup
Free up disk space quickly.
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Clean system files, temp files, old updates
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Access via Start Menu > Search “Disk Cleanup”
🧪 5. Reliability Monitor
Track system stability and crash history.
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Find the root of problems like app crashes or blue screens
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Access via: Control Panel > Security & Maintenance > Reliability Monitor
🔐 6. BitLocker Drive Encryption
Encrypt your entire drive for added security (Pro/Enterprise versions).
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Protects sensitive data from theft
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Available in Control Panel > BitLocker
📁 7. File History
Back up important files automatically.
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Restore documents, pictures, and videos
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Control Panel > File History
🔌 8. Resource Monitor
Dig deeper into performance than Task Manager.
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Real-time CPU, RAM, disk, and network tracking
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Great for troubleshooting slowness
🧰 9. Windows Defender Offline Scan
Scan for rootkits and hidden malware before booting.
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Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection > Scan options
🧭 10. God Mode Folder
Unlock access to every system setting in one folder.
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Create a folder named:
GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} -
It becomes a control panel shortcut to 200+ settings