Microsoft Windows is an assemblage of tools designed on top of features that date back to the early days of the time-tested os.

For such a complicated piece of software, it's understandable that there are little UI embellishments that most people are ignorant of. Perhaps you haven't spent much time with Windows 10 since upgrading from Windows 7, or maybe you recently switched from a Mac. Now is the time to learn everything there is to know about Windows 10 as soon as you get your Windows 10 License.

We've put together a list of helpful hints to help you get the most out of your Windows 10 License and experience. Alternatively, at the very least, show you something you didn't know before. Others have been in Windows for many years, while others are only accessible in Windows 10.

Start Menu With A Secret

You can always (sort of) have the old-school (i.e. non-tiled) Start menu interface if you like it. Right clicking on the Windows symbol in the bottom-left corner will bring up a textual hop menu with options like Apps and Features, Search, and Run. All of these options are accessible through the normal menu interface; however, you'll find them more quickly here.

Button To Show Desktop

The Show Desktop key is a useful little feature that dates back to Windows 7. A hidden button can be found in the bottom left corner of the screen. If you don't see it, it's because you're blind. Look through the date and time all the way to the bottom and right. There's a tiny small sliver of an unseen button there. To reduce all of your open windows simultaneously, click it.

Remove The Clutter With A Shake

This feature was first introduced in Windows 7, however many people are unaware of it or do not use it (though they should—cool!). it's If you have a show with many screens; remove the clutter by catching the top of the one you want and "shaking" it to minimize the others. Experiencing shaker's remorse? The windows will return if you shake them again.

Rotate The Screen

This feature helps you to align a specific monitor to match your needs if you use several displays. The easiest way of doing this is to press Ctrl + Alt at the same time, then flip the screen using a vertical arrow. The right and left arrows rotate the screen 90 °, while the down arrow reverses it. Return the screen to its original location by pressing the up button.

Pin Windows By Dragging

This function was available in Windows 7 as well, but the Windows 10 Pro Product Key gives you several new features. Drag any window to the side of the screen, where it will "match" half of the screen. You can also move the window to either corner of the screen to make it take up a quarter of the screen rather than half.

If you're using several windows, drag to a boundary corner and wait for a warning signal indicating whether or not the window would open there. Using the Windows key and any of the direction arrow keys can trigger similar action.

Adapt The Command Prompt To Your Needs

This function would likely only be useful to a small group of users, but if you want to poke around in the inner workings of Windows using the Run Command, Windows 10 offers a few customizability.

To open the Command Prompt app in Windows 10, go to the Start menu and type "Command Prompt" to open the mobile application quickly. To open the Control Panel, click the icon, then correct at the top of the screen and select Properties.

This pop-up screen lets you customize the Command Prompt by adjusting the font, size, fonts, and more. By launching the Color schemes tab and moving the Opacity slider, you can also make the window transparent. This feature allows you to code in the Command Prompt while keeping an eye on the desktop.