People have had a problem with how Windows 11's Task Manager shows CPU usage stats for a long time. While recent discussions have revolved around the idea that the app only bases its reporting on base ...

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...

A computer can feel old long before it actually is. Maybe it takes forever to start. Apps take longer to open. Your browser ...

CTRL+Alt-Delete is one of the most well-known PC hotkeys, used primarily to access the system task manager. The tool is essential for force-closing frozen apps, reviewing system performance, checking ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Most of us only use Task Manager to close unresponsive apps, but it can do much more. It can show which processes are using the most resources, help you ...

The optional October 2025 update can cause multiple Task Manager instances to run in the background. The optional October 2025 update can cause multiple Task Manager instances to run in the ...

Anurag is an experienced journalist and author who’s been covering tech for the past 5 years, with a focus on Windows, Android, and Apple. He’s written for sites like Android Police, Neowin, Dexerto, ...

For Windows users, Task Manager is an indispensable tool—but it's also a flawed one for those trying to troubleshoot their PC when it slows down, and AppControl looks to improve those scenarios ...