Microsoft’s new CPU trick might finally fix Windows 11’s app stutters

Microsoft is testing a CPU trick in Windows 11 that cuts app launch times by up to 40% and speeds up the Start menu by up to ...
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Windows 11 Is Changing How Task Manager Calculates CPU Utilization

You've probably done it yourself: you need to know how hard a given application is hitting your CPU, so you pull up Windows' Task Manager to check the CPU utilization. For a casual inquiry, this is ...
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The Windows Taskbar Is Getting A Much-Needed Upgrade And It's About Time

Yesterday, Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3671 (KB5055622), which contains a new feature that allows users to select how their taskbars will display app icons. This new ...
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6 Windows Task Scheduler tricks I use instead of third-party apps

Windows Task Scheduler is an underappreciated powerhouse that can automate more processes than most people ever realize — no third-party nonsense required. It's a smart and oddly satisfying solution ...
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Windows Task Manager has a useful hidden view that most people never actually use

Get a better idea of which apps are affecting your PC's power usage the most ...
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Windows 11 build 25276 brings new Task Manager feature, some dialog box redesigns, and more

Microsoft has released the newest Windows 11 Build 25276 to the Dev channel insiders today. As usual, the new build brings in plenty of changes and improvements, as well as bug fixes. Microsoft has ...
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Windows 11 taskbar has a hidden "End Task" feature, how to turn it on

Microsoft has added a new feature to Windows 11 that allows you to end tasks directly from the taskbar, but it's turned off by default. While Windows has had a 'Close Window' option when ...