Incoming Windows 11 Task Manager update could finally tempt you to upgrade
A big week for Microsoft leaks
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Microsoftis planning to introduce some additional options into the current Task Manager, alongside other updates and new features planned for itsWindows 11operating system, at least according to a slew of leaks that have appeared in the last week.A good batch of these can be credited to Twitter userAlbacore, an established and typically reliable source for Windows leaks, who previously reported that’Stickers' will be introduced for your desktop wallpaper, as well as changes rolling out to the current notification system.
On top of this, it seems that the current Task Manager inWindows 11will also get some additional features, including the ability to get dedicated information regarding “App health” and “Battery health”. This information was discovered within therecent Dev Channel build 22543by another well established Windows leaker,FireCubeStudios
In 22543 I found this hidden WIP home page for Task Manager It looks like Microsoft is going to add Health, battery life and startup info but based on the comments Microsoft has not decided the final design yet. It is very WIP.#Windows11 #FluentDesign pic.twitter.com/olKug4PcD0February 8, 2022
It seems that additional features could also be included when the update is released to the public. AsNeowinpoints out in its own reporting, Microsoft developers have commented to state this isn’t a final design, so we could also get options relating to Startup applications.
This isn’t the first time we heard that Microsoft may be looking torevamp the Task Managerfrom its previously dated state, with some alterations beingintroduced in build 22538, but with this being a work in progress, it could be a while until this is fully rolled out to the public.
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While they’re nowhere near as important as actual performance-based improvements and patches being developed to fix ongoing issues, these planned updates to streamline the Windows 11 experience for everyday users shouldn’t be overlooked.
The vast majority of folks who use the Windows 11operating systemwon’t be experts or enthusiasts, so simplifying the more ‘complex’ areas of the OS will hopefully streamline the process of new users getting comfortable using it. This is especially so in the case of people who have avoided upgrading fromWindows 10despite having compatible hardware out of the fear of needing to relearn how to use their laptop or desktop PC.
There’s still a lot to be resolved with the Windows 11 operating system before tech-savvy users are happy to make the upgrade, but with its new, modern look and general quality-of-life improvements, this is becoming a great choice for those with less experience using computers who don’t want to be reliant on others to address issues they might face.
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Jess is a former TechRadar Computing writer, where she covered all aspects of Mac and PC hardware, including PC gaming and peripherals. She has been interviewed as an industry expert for the BBC, and while her educational background was in prosthetics and model-making, her true love is in tech and she has built numerous desktop computers over the last 10 years for gaming and content creation. Jess is now a journalist at The Verge.
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