Q: I’m relatively new to Windows and want to understand when and where I should use the task manager utility. A: The Windows Task Manager is a very useful troubleshooting tool that begins by showing ...

Since the advent of Windows in the early '90s, the saving grace of many panicked users has been the combination of the CTRL, ALT, and DEL keys. This holdover keyboard code from IBM's heyday in the ...

If the Task Manager is not showing network usage on your Windows 11/10 PC, read this post to learn how to troubleshoot the issue. Network usage refers to the amount of data being sent and received by ...

With Windows 11, Microsoft has completely redesigned the task manager with smooth rounded edges, a new mica design language, and more to match the overall look and aesthetics of its latest desktop ...

Microsoft's new Windows 11 Task Manager redesign is now being tested as a hidden feature on the preview build 22538 for the "Developer" channel, giving the built-in utility app a fresh look. UKRAINE - ...

If the Startup Impact column in Task Manager is showing Not measured, this post will help you. This usually means Windows is not tracking startup apps at boot time. The good news is that it is usually ...

A reported Windows 11 bug causes a new background Task Manager instance to spawn when the Task Manager is closed. Repeated opens can create dozens of Task Manager copies (~20-25 MB each); 100 copies ...

With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft took a big step toward modernizing its desktop OS by redesigning outdated interfaces. But when the update arrived, the reception was mixed. Some things looked ...

Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for Ziff-Davis' Computer Select, back when CDs were new-fangled, and IBM's PC XT was wowing the crowds at Comdex. He spent more ...

Safe Mode lets Windows start with only essential drivers and services, allowing you to troubleshoot crashes, faulty drivers, ...