In previous versions, you’re able to use Command Prompt in fullscreen mode, but after Windows XP, for some odd reason, the feature was removed, and you were only able to stretch the console as big as the maximum size allowed by the “Maximize” button.

However, on Windows 10 , the true fullscreen mode for Command Prompt is back, and it allows you to use the console without showing the title bar just like in the old days.

In this guide , you’ll learn the easy steps to use Command Prompt in fullscreen mode. (You can also use these steps to use PowerShell or Linux Bash in fullscreen mode.)

How to open Command Prompt in fullscreen

To use Command Prompt in fullscreen and hiding the title bar use these steps:

  1. Open Start .
  2. Search for Command Prompt and click the top result to open the experience.
  3. Press the Alt + Enter keyboard shortcut.

Once you’ve completed the steps, you can start using Command Prompt in true fullscreen mode just like in the good old days of Windows XP.

To exit fullscreen mode use the Alt + Enter keyboard shortcut again.

On Windows 10, Windows Hello fingerprint is just another biometric authentication method to sign in to your account.

The set up is a very straightforward process , but if you’re having problems signing in, and you usually end up typing a password instead, the problem isn’t the fingerprint reader, it’s probably an issue with your configuration. If this is the case, reconfiguring your fingerprints can resolve most issues.

In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to fix sign-in problems using a fingerprint reader on Windows 10 .

Fix fingerprint authentication on Windows 10

The best way to get your fingerprint reader to work correctly with Windows Hello is to reconfigure the feature until your fingerprints have been captured properly.

To fix Windows Hello Fingerprint feature, use these steps:

  1. Open Settings on Windows 10.
  2. Click on Accounts .
  3. Click on Sign-in options.
  4. Under the “Windows Hello” section, click the Remove button. Remove fingerprint from Windows Hello
  5. Click the Set up button.
  6. Click the Get started button. Windows Hello fingerprint wizard
  7. Confirm your password.
  8. Continue with the on-screen directions to capture your fingerprint from various angles.

Once you complete the steps, lock your device ( Windows key + L ), and use the fingerprint reader to sign in. If you’re still having problems, repeat the steps mentioned above until you find a configuration that works.