Command Prompt, also known as CMD, is a built-in command-line interpreter in most Windows operating systems. It provides users with a command-line interface to execute various commands and perform multiple tasks such as managing files, network settings, and more.

Apart from the practical use of CMD, there are a few fun tricks that you can do to impress your friends or just to entertain yourself.

1. Matrix Falling Code Effect

Fans of the hit movie, Matrix, will be familiar with the green code that cascades down the screen in the background. You can replicate that effect in Command Prompt:

• Type “notepad” and press enter to open the Notepad application.
• Copy and paste the following code into the Notepad application:
• @echo off
• color 02
• :trick
• echo
• goto :trick
• Save the file as matrix.bat – you can save it with a different name, but the extension “.bat” is important.
• Close the Notepad application, go back to Command Prompt, and navigate to the location where you saved the file.
• Type “matrix” and press enter to start the effect.

As soon as you hit enter, rows of numbers and letters scroll through the screen to create a Matrix-like effect.

2. Shutdown Trick

This is a fun trick to play on an unsuspecting friend. You can make their computer shutdown suddenly by typing the following command in Command Prompt:
Type “shutdown -s -t 300” and press enter.

This command will initiate a countdown of 300 seconds before the computer shuts down. If you want to cancel the shutdown, type “shutdown -a” and press enter.
Make sure that you explain the trick to your friend beforehand, so they don’t panic when the countdown starts.

3. ASCII Art

As the name suggests, ASCII art is a type of art that uses characters from the ASCII standard to create images. You can create ASCII art in Command Prompt by typing the following command:

Type “telnet towel.blinkenlights.nl” and press enter.

This command will initiate a Star Wars-themed ASCII art animation on the screen.

4. Check Internet Speed

CMD provides a simple way to check your internet speed without the need for any third-party applications. To check your internet speed, type the following command:

Type “ping google.com -f -l 1500” and press enter.

This command will display the average round trip time for packets to travel from your computer to Google’s servers and back. The round-trip time provides an estimate of your internet speed.

Conclusion

These are just a few fun tricks that you can perform in Command Prompt to entertain yourself or surprise your friends. However, make sure that you exercise caution while executing any command as some could cause unintended outcomes or harm to your computer.