Performance Metrics
The latest Performance Metrics coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft’s Partner Overhaul Gets Real: VLink’s New Designation and What It Means for You
VLink, an IT services firm specializing in cloud engineering, announced this week that it has achieved the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation for Digital & App Innovation (Azure). The...
Microsoft Copilot Now Lets You Shop AI-Styled Outfits from Top Brands
Microsoft Copilot users can now ask the assistant for outfit ideas and immediately purchase items from brands like REVOLVE, Steve Madden, and Rent the Runway. The feature, powered by Austin-based...
Microsoft Premium Streaming Campaigns Revolutionize Connected TV Advertising with AI and Advanced Targeting
Microsoft’s recent foray into the world of premium streaming video advertising marks a transformative moment in both digital marketing and the broader connected TV (CTV) ecosystem. The introduction...
How Microsoft's AI-Driven Performance Metrics Are Reshaping Workplace Culture
Microsoft is rewriting the rules of workplace performance with an aggressive AI integration strategy that's transforming how employees are evaluated, promoted, and developed. At the heart of this...
Over-Checking Progress Makes Real Gains Seem Smaller, New 2025 Study Finds
The modern workplace, increasingly defined by digital dashboards, real-time analytics, and constant connectivity, operates under a fundamental assumption: more data leads to better decisions....
The Monitoring Frequency Effect: How Being Watched More Can Make You Seem Less Productive
The Monitoring Frequency Effect: How Being Watched More Can Make You Seem Less Productive A peculiar cognitive bias known as the "monitoring frequency effect" can significantly distort perceptions of...
How South32 is Using AI to Revolutionize Mining HR: Safety, Performance & Culture
The mining industry, traditionally seen as resistant to digital transformation, is undergoing a quiet revolution led by companies like South32. This Western Australia-based mining and metals company...
Microsoft Fixes Task Manager's CPU Reporting With Industry-Standard Formula
For over a decade, Windows Task Manager has baffled even seasoned IT professionals with its erratic CPU usage readings. A process seemingly pegging a single core at full tilt could display as 100%...
Windows 11 KB5058411 Update Ends Task Manager CPU Reporting Inconsistency
Microsoft’s May 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, KB5058411, quietly resolves one of the operating system’s most persistent diagnostic annoyances. Task Manager now applies the same,...
Understanding Windows Task Manager's Dual CPU Speed Display
Introduction Windows Task Manager is a vital tool for monitoring system performance, offering insights into CPU usage, memory allocation, and more. A common observation among users is the display of...
Windows 11 Task Manager Fixes CPU Usage Reporting for Accurate System Monitoring
Introduction Microsoft has released an update to Windows 11's Task Manager, addressing long-standing discrepancies in CPU utilization reporting. This enhancement aims to provide users with more...