Just got a new laptop with Windows 7 on it. :/ Of course it is on its way to dual-boot gentoo

Anyway, I cannot not find the "Device Manager" via the Control Panel, even if I change the view to the classic "small icons". However, I can get it via CLI "devmgmt.msc". If I use the Start menu search, it is listed under Control Panel. It also shows up if I use the Control Panel search. Just it does not appear in that hierarchy otherwise.

Is this some kind of security or dummy proofing thing? I don't want to "not see" other stuff for the same reason. I want like, the highest riskiest shoot your foot category, equivalent to linux root.

While I'm here, are there any spiffier terminals for Windows, lol?