{"id":88682,"date":"2016-05-06T11:33:52","date_gmt":"2016-05-06T11:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=88682"},"modified":"2025-07-01T23:58:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T06:58:29","slug":"the-9-best-kept-secrets-for-your-favorite-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/the-9-best-kept-secrets-for-your-favorite-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"The 9 best-kept secrets for your favorite programs"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s a pretty weird feeling when you realize that those apps, websites and programs you find yourself using on a daily basis, have so many hidden secrets that not even the experts know about. We thought we should expose a few, just for your entertainment!<\/strong><\/p>\n

1) The hidden game on Android<\/h3>\n

Is your cellphone running Android Lollipop? If so, you\u2019re going to love this!<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Go to Settings<\/em><\/li>\n
  2. Go to About Device<\/em> > Software Info<\/em><\/li>\n
  3. Tap where it says the Android version a couple of times<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    And there you have it! Your very own Android-related version of the world famous Flappy Bird! Play till you drop!<\/p>\n

    \"lollipop\"<\/p>\n

    This trick doesn\u2019t just work on Android Lollipop: each version of Android has its own Easter Egg. Try the same trick with your version and see what comes up!<\/p>\n

    2) The mysterious texts of Microsoft Word<\/h3>\n

    While in a blank document in Microsoft Word, type in =rand(4,4)<\/strong> and hit Enter. Four random, but meaningful paragraphs will appear. Why not try experiments with the number and see what else comes up!<\/p>\n

    \"rand\"<\/p>\n

    So does this trick have any point? Well, it could give you an idea of what Word is thinking (maybe not), but it can also be useful if you need to fill something in quickly with random text (for example if you need a quick text for a design that you want to view visually and you\u2019re tired of using the classic Lorem Ipsum.<\/p>\n

    3) Firefox\u2019s \u201cinformative\u201d message<\/h3>\n

    Firefox has a very useful command that you didn\u2019t know about. If\u00a0 you type \u201cAbout:\u201d followed by a technical word, the browser will provide you information on the topic. For example, it\u2019s useful if you need to find out which plugins you have installed on the program. But it doesn\u2019t stop there, try typing \u201cAbout: robots\u201d. Do you think they come in peace, or are seeking war?<\/p>\n

    \"mozilla<\/p>\n

    Firefox has many more riddles to it, and if you take a little time to search for them, you\u2019re sure to find them!<\/p>\n

    4) Without internet connection? And what?<\/h3>\n

    Sometimes, Google Chrome has problems, and is unable to connect to the internet. But you shouldn\u2019t see that as a problem \u2013 as it unlocks an awesome game! If you put any address in the navigation bar and you\u2019re not connected to the internet, a little dinosaur appears.<\/p>\n

    No, it\u2019s not just for decoration \u2013 it\u2019s actually a mini game where you control the little T-Rex. Simply press the space bar to get the dinosaur to jump over the cacti to achieve the highest score possible!<\/p>\n

    \"dino\"<\/p>\n

    If your internet connection is not a problem for you but you want to try the game, simply disconnect your Wi-Wi as do as instructed above!<\/p>\n

    5) Find the Tardis on Google Maps<\/h3>\n

    Are you a Doctor Who fan? If so, you\u2019re going to go crazy for this secret! Just click on this link <\/a>which will take you to Earl\u2019s Court underground station in London \u2013 and you\u2019re bound to see a phone booth that looks strangely familiar. Once you find it and get close to hit, hit the up arrow on your keyboard \u2013 we don\u2019t want to spoil the surprise for you!<\/p>\n

    \"dr-who\"<\/p>\n

    6) Am I using Google Earth or Flight Simulator?<\/h3>\n

    How about using Google Earth as a flight simulator? Just do the following:<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Run the program on your PC<\/li>\n
    2. Type Ctrl + Alt + A<\/strong> (or Cmd + Opt + A if you\u2019re using Mac)<\/li>\n
    3. The flight simulation game will open!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      You can find full instructions how to use the game right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      \"earth-flightsim\"<\/p>\n

      7) Facebook\u2019s secret chat<\/h3>\n

      Some of us only use Facebook these days for chatting. On the mobile, no problem, however on the deskptop site, it\u2019s just one big mess. Cluttered with adverts and options that you really don\u2019t need in your life right now. The answer to this issue? www.Messenger.com<\/a> : the cleanest, and purest form of Messenger chat! Enjoy chatting to your friend in complete peace!<\/p>\n

      \"messenger\"<\/p>\n

      8) The secrets of Facebook Messenger don\u2019t end there!<\/h3>\n

      Facebook Messenger has a lot of hidden tricks and secrets you didn\u2019t know about. Luckily for you, we\u2019ve dedicated a whole article to them so you can impress your friends! Check it out here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      \"Captura4\"<\/p>\n

      9) Loads of Google tricks!<\/h3>\n

      We\u2019ve been mentioning features for quite a long time now, and you must be amazed that we haven\u2019t yet mentioned Google. Google has SO MANY hidden secrets that we\u2019ve have also written a separate article to share them with you! Click here to discover 5 geeky secrets for Google that will change the way you search forever!<\/a><\/p>\n

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