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.

Microsoft has added a new feature to Windows 11 that allows you to end tasks directly from the taskbar, but it's turned off by default. While Windows has had a 'Close Window' option when ...

The big picture: Windows 11 offers a ton of hidden features that are still unknown to the vast majority of users. One such function is a handy 'End Task' option that can be accessed by right-clicking ...

When a Windows 11 application hangs, the normal recourse is to open up the Task Manager, dig through the list of running processes, and use the End Task option in that utility. But there's another way ...

Microsoft made some huge changes to the taskbar with Windows 11. The functionality of the taskbar felt severely limited to many users, however — for example, you could no longer pin apps or end tasks ...

Task Manager can help efficiently manage computer processes and increase performance. Efficiency Mode optimizes ...

Preventing unnecessary background app activity is an excellent way to avoid this. Doing so can also free up system resources, enhance your computer's speed, and ensure a smooth experience. Both ...