Task Manager shows what’s busy; this free tool helps me figure out what’s actually causing the mess.

Microsoft is investigating a new Windows 11 issue that causes the Task Manager to say there are zero running apps and background processes. However, while the Task Manager doesn't display the correct ...

Task Manager has a big brother.

The latest Windows 11 updates have a hilarious bug in Task Manager, a system component that is supposed to be bulletproof. When you deal with complex products like Windows, bugs are anything but ...

To improve performance on Windows 11, you can safely end processes like unused apps, bloatware (e.g., Copilot, Phone Link), high-resource processes, and peripheral-related programs via Task Manager.

Windows Task Manager is a powerful system-monitoring tool that comes built-in with Microsoft Windows operating systems. It provides real-time information about the various processes, applications, and ...

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 ...

Microsoft has confirmed a known issue that is preventing users from quitting the Windows 11 Task Manager after installing the October 2025 optional update. This comes after widespread user reports ...