There's a secret tool in Windows 10 that puts all your settings in one place - here's how to find it

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Windows 10 is a worthwhile upgrade to its predecessor. But, like any OS, it has its share of niggling annoyances.

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Active users, for instance, have no doubt noticed that all the software's settings menus and customization options are split between two places: the Control Panel, and the Settings app.

If there's a particular tweak you're looking to make, it can take a little longer than it should to find the controls you want to find.

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Is this a first-world problem? Totally. Does that mean you can't fix it? Absolutely not.

The solution lies in a long-time Windows shortcut called the Windows Master Control Panel. Colloquially, it's known as GodMode. While it's not quite as exciting as that video game-like term would suggest, it's still a handy option for Windows tinkerers and power users to keep in their back pocket.

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It's also super easy to set up. Here's a quick tutorial.