The latest version of Kali Linux 2019.4 introduced undercover mode. Learn what this undercover mode is and how to use it.
What is undercover mode in Kali Linux?
Kali Linux version 2019.4 introduced an interesting new feature called “undercover mode.” It’s basically a script that changes the look of Kali Linux and makes it look like Windows 10. At first glance, it would look like you’re using the operating system .
As you can see, unless one looks closely, it is not easy to tell that it is not a computer running Windows.
Undercover mode can be useful in some situations. For example, if you are using your laptop in a public place and don't want to be noticed for using Kali, undercover mode will help you.
Now that you know what undercover mode is, let's see how to use it.
How to use undercover mode in Kali Linux
Undercover mode is essentially a script. You can run it either by searching for it in the menu or by running the following command in the terminal:
The script will give your desktop the look of Windows 10. You can close the terminal after running this command.
Exit undercover mode
To exit undercover mode and return to the normal Kali Linux layout, run the kali-undercover command again in the terminal. You can also run it again from the menu.
Undercover mode in Kali Linux is pretty simple. If you don't use Kali Linux and still want a Windows layout on a GNOME desktop, you can use the GNOME Layout Manager and change the theme to look like Windows.
