Windows 11: The task manager has a facelift, this is why it's important
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With the Windows 11 Build 26100.3613 update, Microsoft finally aligns the calculation of use of the task manager on industry standards. No more disturbing differences with third -party tools: Process, Performance and Users tabs now display consistent figures.
A processor finally measured properly on Windows 11?
The task manager on Windows 11. © Numériques
So far, Windows used a somewhat special method to calculate the processor load. Result: the figures of the task manager did not necessarily correspond to reality. But with this preversion therefore, Microsoft finally aligns its display on industry standards. From now on, that we consult the Process, Performance or Users tab, we will find the same values as on specialized tools.
But beware, Microsoft knows that there are nostalgic (or detail maniacs). An optional column, CPU utility (“CPU utility”), will allow you to find the old calculation method. It is hidden by default, but still there for those who want to compare. To display it, just go into the Details tab of the task manager, right click on a column header and check.
Other small welcome adjustments
This update also brings a discreet, but formidably useful improvement: live subtitles (“live captions”) can now translate in real time 44 languages to English. A video in Japanese, a conference in Russian, a Stream in Swedish? Windows displays the subtitles instantly. Ideal for following content without barrier or understanding a meeting in an unknown language, but a priori limited at PC Copilot+.
Another well -thought -out improvement: the characteristics of the PC are now grouped at the top of the system parameters in the form of summary cards. No need to search the menus or launch a terminal to see its processor, RAM or graphics card, everything is displayed at a glance.
As always, Microsoft goes there slowly. This update is first tested in the Windows Insider channel before being gradually deployed. If everything is going well, she will soon arrive on all PCs under Windows 11.
