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Windows 11 now uses a smarter CPU usage number in Task Manager

In the latest update to Windows 11 24H2—patch KB5058411 which rolled out earlier in May—Microsoft made a quiet change to how Task Manager calculates CPU usage in the “Processes” tab, reports Windows ...
The Droid Guy

Assign Specific CPU Cores to Application in Windows Task Manager

Assigning specific CPU cores to applications in Windows can significantly enhance system performance and efficiency, especially for resource-intensive tasks. This feature allows you to manage how your ...

Microsoft is fixing Windows 11 Task Manager’s quirky reporting of CPU usage, and a much-wanted change for the lock screen is coming, too

Windows 11 is getting a change to avoid confusion around different reports of CPU usage levels in Task Manager This is just ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft is revamping Windows 11’s Task Manager so its numbers make more sense

Microsoft devotes most of its time and energy these days to promoting new AI- and Copilot-related features for Windows 11, but the company’s Windows Insider builds are still full of small tweaks and ...
SlashGear

What Are CPU Cores, And How Many Do You Need?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Building your first computer is a memory worth cherishing for years, and the amount of research that goes into picking the right parts is what ...