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 ...

At a glance, AppControl might just look like a pretty reskin, but under the hood it does all the things we wished Task Manager could do.

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I stopped relying on Task Manager after discovering the hidden Windows activity it ignores.

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I'm going to assume that this is a legitimate request. However, my only answer is this: what you are describing is a rootkit, or at best, some form of malware. There is no legitimate reason for any ...

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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 ...

Tired of missing performance spikes? AppControl beats Task Manager by logging a 3-day history, identifying culprits instantly, and explaining processes in plain English, so you know what slowed your ...

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 ...