Want to impress your classmates or coworkers with some hidden Windows magic? Here’s a quick and fun way to use your terminal like a pro, and it starts with just a simple keyboard shortcut.
1. Open the run prompt
Press Windows + R on your keyboard. This opens the Run dialog box.
2. Launch the Command Prompt
Type cmd into the field and hit Enter. You’ll see a black terminal window appear, which is your Command Prompt.
3. Type These Fun curl Commands
Now, type the following commands one by one and hit Enter
The Running Man
Use the command below to see a running man:
curl ascii.live/forrestThe Dancing Parrot
Use the command below to see a dancing parrot:
curl parrot.liveWeather
Use the command below to see the weather forecasts:
curl wttr.in
IP & Geolocation
Use the command below to see your IP info and geolocation:
curl ipinfo.io
Get Rick-Rolled
Use the command below to get rick-rolled:
curl ascii.live/rickAll Commands
Here is the list of all commands in case you want to keep them.
curl ascii.live/forrest
curl parrot.live
curl wttr.in
curl ipinfo.io
curl ascii.live/rick
curl ascii.live/bnr
curl ascii.live/knot
curl ascii.live/earth
curl ascii.live/batman
curl ascii.live/coin
curl ascii.live/donut
curl ascii.live/hes
curl ascii.live/spidyswing
curl ascii.live/maxwell
curl ascii.live/kitty
curl ascii.live/batman-running
curl ascii.live/dvd
curl ascii.live/nyan
curl ascii.live/torus-knot
curl ascii.live/purdue
curl ascii.live/bomb
curl ascii.live/india
curl ascii.live/can-you-hear-me
curl ascii.live/clock
curl ascii.live/parrot
curl ascii.live/playstation
curl ascii.live/as