Windows 8 is a new operating system from Microsoft that has been released to the public. It has some new features, but it also has some old features that are still in use. One of the new features in Windows 8 is the interface. You can toggle between different interfaces, or “modes,” by clicking on the Start button and typing “interface.” One of the modes is called “windows 8 mode.” In this mode, all of the icons are on the screen at once. This is useful if you want to see all of your open windows at once. You can also use this mode if you want to work on a project with several windows open at once. Another mode is called “desktop mode.” In desktop mode, all of your windows are on one screen. This is useful if you want to work with one window at a time. You can also use desktop mode if you want to make your computer look more like a traditional computer. The last mode is called “god mode.” In god mode, you have complete control over your computer. You can change how your computer works, and you can even disable security features ..
In this week’s tips roundup we’re taking a look at an easy way to switch between the desktop and Metro UI in Windows 8, enabling God Mode in Windows 8, and changing the color scheme in the Windows 7 Task Manager.
Easily Switch Between Windows 8’s Metro UI and Desktop View
Adam writes in with the following Windows 8 interface tip:
Nice find Adam; it’s always fun to play around with a new OS and tease out new features.
God Mode Still Works in Windows 8
It was a popular week for Windows 8 tips. Graham wrote in with this one:
God Mode was a handy little trick in Windows 7. It’s nice to know it hasn’t sneaked away from us. For readers unfamiliar with the God Mode trick, make sure to check out our article on what you can do with it and how it works here.
To turn on God Mode, create a new folder on your desktop—or anywhere you’d like—and name it: GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}.
Change the Graph Colors in the Windows 7 Task Manager
Angelo writes in with a tip that’s great for both those who like to customize Windows and those who suffer from various types of color blindness:
Thanks for sharing Angelo!
