Task Manager
The latest Task Manager coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Mastering the Windows Run Dialog: Boost Productivity with Hidden Shortcuts
For Windows users, whether you're a casual enthusiast or a seasoned power user, the Run dialog is one of those unassuming tools that can transform the way you interact with your system. Tucked away...
How to Detect and Fix Battery-Draining Apps on Windows 11 for Maximum Efficiency
For Windows 11 users, squeezing every last minute of battery life out of a laptop can feel like a constant battle, especially when rogue apps quietly sap power in the background. With the increasing...
Outlook CPU Spike Bug: Causes, Implications, and Solutions
Introduction Microsoft's classic Outlook application has recently been plagued by a significant performance issue, causing CPU usage to spike dramatically—by as much as 30% to 50%—when users type...
Optimizing Windows Boot Times: Essential Strategies for Faster Startup
The moment you press the power button on your Windows PC begins a critical performance race—a complex ballet of hardware initialization and software loading that dictates your daily computing...
Boost Windows 11 Speed by Manually Prioritizing RAM for Apps
Allocating more RAM to applications or games in Windows 11 can significantly enhance performance, leading to smoother operation and fewer disruptions during intensive tasks. While Windows 11 is...
From Vanishing Start Menus to Phantom Networks: Windows' Strangest Glitches
Windows, the world's most popular desktop operating system, has had its fair share of bizarre bugs and glitches over the years. From graphical oddities to system-crashing quirks, these software...
Windows 11 March 2025 Non-Security Update (KB5053657): New Features, Fixes, and Known Issues
Microsoft has released the March 2025 non-security preview update for Windows 11 (KB5053657), delivering a mix of quality improvements, feature enhancements, and critical bug fixes. This optional...
Windows 11 Build 26100.3613 Standardizes CPU Metrics in Task Manager Overhaul
Introduction Microsoft continues to refine and enhance Windows 11 with the release of Build 26100.3613 to the Release Preview Channel. This update introduces significant changes aimed at improving...
Windows 11 Insider Build 26100.3613 fixes Task Manager CPU reporting and upgrades Live Captions
Windows 11 Insider Build 26100.3613: Task Manager Overhaul & Enhanced Live Captions Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Build 26100.3613 to the Release Preview channel, bringing important...
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5090: Enhancements and Fixes Unveiled
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5090 (KB5053649) to Beta Channel users, introducing several notable improvements and addressing existing issues. Key Enhancements Voice...
Windows 11 Task Manager Now Reports Accurate CPU Usage in Latest Update
Introduction Microsoft has released a significant update to Windows 11's Task Manager, addressing long-standing inaccuracies in CPU utilization reporting. This enhancement aligns Task Manager's...