Minesweeper Cheat

Open Minesweeper, then press:

XYZZY

Then hold down the "Shift" button for a few seconds.

Now, place your cursor over a box and if there's a mine, there will be a dark spot in the top left-hand corner of your browser window. A light blue, or nearly white pixel means it's safe to choose that square.



This is akin to cheating at solitaire, but it might be a great way to win a bet; tell someone you've never been beaten at Minesweeper, then do this and take their money amaze them.

I just do it because I don't think I've ever won a single game at Minesweeper.