Windows Ninja

Xbox Game Bar
windows game bar
Using the Win + G command, you can pull up the Xbox Game Bar, which lets you record and broadcast your gaming sessions, control your audio, monitor CPU usage, link third-party accounts, view your Xbox friends list, and do so much more.

You can also go to Settings > Gaming and configure custom keyboard shortcuts for turning your microphone, screen capture, recording timer, and more on and off while gaming. There are also settings for capturing gameplay, turning on Game Mode for increased performance, and monitoring your network.

Customize the Command Prompt
command prompt
If you like to dig into the innards of Windows with the Command Prompt, you'll be happy to know you can customize the tool itself. Open the Command Prompt, right-click on the window's top bar, and select Properties to personalize your experience.

The Properties window allows you to change the controls, font, layout, colors, and cursor within the Command Prompt. You can also turn the window transparent by opening the Colors tab and moving the Opacity slider. This lets you code while simultaneously observing the desktop.

Quickly Jump Between Virtual Desktops
virtual dekstops
Quickly switch between virtual desktops in order to separate, say, your work apps, personal apps, and social media into different desktops. Just click the Task View icon in the taskbar (the one that looks like small boxes) to see all your open windows and desktops.

You can then drag any of them over to where it says New desktop, which creates a new virtual desktop. Once you click out of Task View, you can toggle between virtual desktops by pressing the Windows key + Ctrl + right/left arrows.