Command prompt has never been a good-looking part of the Windows. Even in these days, it looks very old, exactly like the MS-DOS humble beginning.

Back then, computers were operated by typing commands in the command-line. 

But what is extremely important is that Command Prompt is a very program of Windows 10. While average users might not know very well what this is, more experienced users are loving the command prompt and they use it daily.

12 Things that you can do with Command Prompt in Windows 10

Do you know all these things that can be done by writing commands?

Here they are.

Get motherboard information.

wmic baseboard get product,version,serialnumber,product

Copy CMD Output to Clipboard

| clip

Cipher Command

cipher /w:c

Manage Your IP Address

ipconfig /release or ipconfig /renew

See If Packets Are Making It to a Specific Device

ping URL or ping IP address

Get Info on What a Command Means

http://command/?

Scan and Repair Files

sfc /scannow

Manage Your Computer’s Energy

powercfg /a

Hide Folders

attrib +h +s +r

Get a List of Your Computer’s Drivers

Driverquery

Find Shared Folders

net share

Run Commands as an Administrator

runas /user:yourdomainadministrator cmd

If you want complete information about command lines, including a full list of them, check this super article here.

Quick guide to customize command prompt color and font in Windows 10

This guide will show you to change colors and font in Windows 10 Command Prompt both temporarily (for the current session you started) and permanently.

Here is how you can change the Command Prompt color.

Change Command Prompt color

Here are the steps, follow them and you will get the color changed in a couple of seconds.

1. Open the Command Prompt.
2. Right-click on the top bar of the Command Prompt windows and then on Properties.
3. When the Properties windows open, go to the “Colors” tab. You can now choose the colors you want for both text and background.

 You can use pre-selected color options or insert your own RGB colors.

Opacity can also be adjusted.

Click ok.

If you work constantly with the Command Prompt program in Windows 10, you will find the color change very useful.

Some color combinations work great and will help you have healthier eyes. Adjust the colors as you need and experiment to find the best color combination.

Now, let’s move on the guide to change the font in Windows 10 Command Prompt.

Change Command Prompt font

The process is again very simple, and straightforward.

Go back in the Properties dialog, but this time you click on the “Font” tab.

Her you can change the font and the text size, and to bold fonts if you like fonts with a bit more weight.

Play with the settings until you find the combination that works great for you.

Conclusions

Most people are not using Command Prompt because they don’t know how to do it, or because they don’t need it.

But still, Command Prompt is probably the most powerful program in Windows 10. I shared with you a link to a complete article about Command Prompt where you will find very interesting information about it, including all the command lines for all versions of Windows 10. You should check it if you are interested in Command Prompt or if you want to learn how to use it.

I hope you liked this guide to customize command prompt color and font in Windows 10 and that it will improve your productivity when working with the Command Prompt.

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These persons never stop finding ways to steal our information and to harm our lives, that is why we need to pay huge attention every moment and protect ourselves.

Hackers now found this new hole in Windows 10 security and they can easily take control of our computers, generating important damage.

But don’t panic, there is a solution that will protect you from any attacks.

You probably think that only Windows software is under hacker’s loupe, but this is not true. They target more often Windows because this operating system is the most common in the world.

Microsoft reported in March 20219 over 800 million devices using Windows 10 operating system. Bill Gates owns 88.74% of the market, while MAC operating system has only close to 10%.

Cyber security will soon become a skill for most of us, or we will have to pay somebody to take care of our mobile phones, computers, intelligent homes, smart cars, and so on. 

If you ask me, I think that cyber security will soon be learned in schools. This will be an obligatory course, or at least it should be.

How hackers attack through Windows 10 web fonts

As I told you, there is an important vulnerability in the Windows 10 system that might allow users to authorize malicious software to access the kernel without their knowledge.

Microsoft DirectWrite, the font renderer, is the software that has this vulnerability. Web browsers use this font renderer as the default font rasterizer.

Using Microsoft DirectWrite, browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, render web font glyphs.

Specially-made TrueType fonts easily damage the software, making its memory crash. Right after, the malicious software will gain access of the kernel, allowing hackers to remotely control the target system.

Google’s Project Zero researchers discovered the vulnerability and they reported it back in November 2020.

How to protect yourself of potential attacks through Windows 10 web fonts?

The golden rule is to always update your computer software, not only your operating system.

Make a habit of constantly updating all your software – including your TV.

Your TV can aslo be hacked. Criminals can use the TV camera to see you, to take photographs of you and your family, to record you, and so on.

Microsoft released a security update on February 9 2021 to resolve the issue.

If you haven’t updated Microsoft Windows 10, go right now and do it.

Or even better.

Let Microsoft Windows 10 make automatic updates. This is by far the best method to protect your operating system.

You won’t have to remember to check for updates and install them.

Let Windows 10 make automatic updates

Here is how you can put Microsoft Windows 10 updates on autopilot.

Select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & security > Windows Update.

If you want to check for updates manually, select Check for updates.

Select Advanced options, and then under Choose how updates are installed, select Automatic (recommended).

Conclusions

You can easily be attacked even through Windows 10 web fonts.

And even worse. Baby monitors, cameras, TVs, and our smart fridges can be easily attacked.

If you have the possibility, best is to pay a security specialist to take care of you and your family.

But if you don’t the possibility, install all the updates on all your devices and ask also your family to do it.

Never authorize weird software or programs that you don’t know.

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The process is very simple and quite intuitive for Windows users.

First, let’s see where to get fonts from.

Where to get fonts from?

There are several places to get fonts from, the first 2 that come in my mind being:

• https://www.whatfontis.com/

Here you can look for similar fonts, for new fonts, and you can even use the in-house software to identify all the fonts you like – from pictures, from websites, from documents, and any other place.

• https://fonts.google.com/

Google Fonts is one of the best places to visit whenever you need a new font for your project.

There are over 1,000 different fonts to choose from and the website is very simple to use, having many filters that come in hand.

How to install fonts on different operating system software

Below, I will explain you how to easily install the fonts you like on different operating system software like Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.

The steps are easy to follow, no matter your level of experience.

Let’s start with Windows 10 as this is highly popular among people from all parts of the world.

How to install fonts on Windows 10

There are 5 simple steps that you need take to install new fonts on Windows 10.

1. Download the font you like as a zip file.
2. Go to Downloads folder.
3. Unzip the file.
4. Right-click on each one font file and choose Install from the dropdown menu.
5. Repeat this step for all the fonts you want to install on your PC.

How to install fonts on Windows 8

Here are the steps to follow for installing fonts on Windows 8.

1. Download the fonts you like as zip files.
2. Unzip the fonts files.
3. Search the Fonts Folder in the start menu’s search.
4. Open Fonts folder.
5. Drag the unzipped fonts to the Fonts folder to automatically install them.
6. Repeat the 5^th step for all the fonts you want to install. 

How to install fonts on Windows 7

It is even simpler to install fonts on Windows 7 than on the above operating systems.

1. Download all the fonts you like.
2. Unzip the files.
3. Right-click a font file to bring up a pop-up menu.
4. Select Install for each.

How to install fonts on Windows Vista

Vista is a bit more complicated than Windows 7 and newer versions.

1. Download the fonts you want to install.
2. Go to the Downloads folder.
3. Unzip the font files.
4. Go to the Start Menu > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Fonts.
5. Hit File > Install New Font.
6. Go to the folder that contains your unzipped font files and choose the font files to be installed.
7. Click Install.

How to install fonts on Windows XP

Windows XP is still highly used, with over 60% computers worldwide using this operating system.

1. Download the fonts..
2. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the Downloads folder.
3. Unzip the font files you want to install.
4. Go to the Start Menu > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > See Also > Fonts.
5. Select File Menu > Install New Font.
6. Select fonts.
7. Click ok.

Conclusions

It is nice to use custom and new fonts for your projects, no matter the operating system you have.

Use these guides and start installing all the fonts you like on your computers.

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You don’t need any prior experience or PC skills to install your own fonts on Windows 10. Below you will find baby steps, very detailed, of the whole process.

If you are bored of your fonts and you want to add some cool fonts that will help you stand out of the crowd, follow this complete guide.

It includes as a bonus, a super cool bonus that will show you how to identify fonts from any places – pictures (take pictures with your phone of any font you like), websites, and emails.

No other guide will show you this method, stay tuned.

What fonts are already available on your Windows 10 computer?

It is simple to check this out.

Select Start  > Settings  > Personalization  > Fonts . 

Or, in the search box on the taskbar, type fonts, and then select Font settings . Fonts are listed under Available fonts.

Once you add new fonts they’ll show up on this list.

How to easily install fonts on Windows 10?

Here are all the steps you need to follow. There are 3 places from where you can get fonts for your Windows 10 computer.

You can add fonts from Microsoft Store

Select Start  > Settings  > Personalization  > Fonts , and then select Get more fonts in Microsoft Store.

Choose the font you want to add, and then select Get or Buy. The font will download and install automatically.

Add fonts from online sources

Download the font file, and make sure the file is a True Type (.ttf) or OpenType (.otf) file.

If you get a compressed .zip file, right-click it and select Extract to extract the files.

Right-click the font file, and then select Install.

To install for all PC users, select Install for all users (Windows 10, version 1809 or greater).

You should allow the program to make changes to your computer, make sure you trust the source of the downloaded file, and then select Yes. 

WhatFontIs – a place with over 620k indexed fonts

Remember that I told you about a bonus in this article? You will use this tool to create your own font collection and to discover awesome new fonts.

for identifying fonts, for creating font collections, and for discovering new fonts.

The name of this solution is WhatFontIs.com, this is a 100% free tool that you can use in several ways:

• Upload pictures of fonts on WhatFontIs.com and use the powerful AI software to identify the fonts.

Step 1 – Upload the picture.

Or you can copy paste the link.

Step 2 – Crop it if needed.

You decide which part of the picture is needed.

Step 3 – Write down the letters identified by the smart software.

Register and you can skip this step.

Step 4 – You find out the name of the font, its price, and where to get it from. For each identified font, you get over 60 free and paid font alternatives.

Use WhatFontIs Google Chrome Extension to identify fonts from websites and emails.

Step 1 – Install the Extension for free.

Step 2 – Go to the website where you saw a font you like. Or open the email that contains the font.

Step 3 – Activate WhatFontIs by pressing on its icon. You will find it in the upper right part of your screen.

Step 4 – Hover your mouse over the text you want to identify.

Step 5 – You find out the name of the font. If you click on the text, you will also get over 60 free and paid font alternatives.

Search for similar fonts

There is a special section on the WhatFontIs.com website where you can search for similar fonts. What is good for, the website describes it perfectly “Sometimes you found the perfect font yet you don`t have the budget for it.”

Search for fonts

Search the fonts you like and find all the info you need – download link and price.

FYI – WhatFontIs is the only system that identifies both free and paid fonts, that works with all font foundries, including Google Fonts, and which has a huge database of over 650k indexed fonts.

Conclusions

Use WhatFontIs to find greats fonts for your Windows 10 computer and this guide to quickly install them.

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It is a normal move from Microsoft, pretty late I would say, as many software and apps let you customize fonts from some time now. But anyway, better later than never.

In the last years, we saw that most of the apps that we use constantly, including WhatsApp and Instagram, let us customize the fonts. This feature is extremely useful as we can better express ourselves, we can easier read texts, and create more engaging text.

The move to fully customizable fonts started and planet Earth loves it.

How should the future look like when we talk about fonts? I hope to have the possibility to customize fonts everywhere:

• Mobile phones.
• Apps.
• Computers.
• Digital books.
• Websites.
• Television.
• Netflix, HBO Go, Amazon Prime, and all the TV apps.
• And so on.

Just imagine a world in which we can choose the fonts we like.

Even website owners would benefit a lot if we could pick the font we like. Fonts play a major role on website design and some websites pick terrible fonts. If we could use in replace the fonts we like, the website could have a chance to “sell us”.

Fonts customization will solve issues that some of us have:

• Eye problems – we need larger fonts.
• Dyslexia friendly fonts.
• Nicer fonts will help us read books faster.
• Changing fonts colors to highlight important texts.

Windows 10 New Font Rendering System

Managing fonts in Windows 10 is much easier and straightforward than it used to be. In the Settings app there are quite a few font management options but some cool improvements could be made with ease.

Microsoft is preparing a more feature-rich font manager that will probably be presented in 2021 via PowerToys. They posted this information in their roadmap.

If you haven’t heard of PowerToys, this is an open-source app which was created by a small team of experienced developers from Microsoft.

PowerToys helps you obtain a six-digit hexadecimal codes for colors using keyboard shortcut key combo Windows key + Shift + C.  You can use it also to create windows layouts for multiple monitor setup and remap keyboard keys or change default shortcuts.

Windows 10 will help its users big time with the new font rendering system. It will allow them to customize the font appearance in modes that Windows users never dreamed for.

Users will be able to change the default text rendering and force symmetric smoothing.

Windows 10 New Color Picker

In addition to the new font rendering system, Microsoft will also launch Color Picker v2. It will use Fluent Design and drop shadows for better contrast.

It will also respect user theme and accent preference, thanks to the new theme aware API.

This new Color Picker will help Windows users to pick a different shade color with a single tap on the smaller rectangles, very similar with what can be achieved on macOS.

Conclusions

Windows 10 is 10 times better than it used to be and now it is a reliable and simple to use operating system.

I highly appreciate that Microsoft started to do things that normally only Apple did for macOS. Windows will soon become a highly customizable piece of software that will probably compete macOS in terms of design, customization, and simplicity.

The first steps? The new powerful font rendering system and the new color picker are good starts.

Hope to see many new steps from Microsoft in this direction.

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