Microsoft has released a new update for Windows 11 that eliminates inconsistency in CPU utilization, which is considered as one of the most confusing parts of Task Manager. This improvement is a part of the most recent Windows Insider Build 26120.3360 and it also comes with other improvements and features. Here’s everything you need to know!
What’s Changing in Task Manager? 🔄
If you have at one time or the other opened Task Manager and realized that the CPU usage number on the Processes, Performance or Users is not the same, then you are not alone. This is a frequent incident as Task Manager uses different methods of calculating for each tab.
The Fix:
- Microsoft is setting the same CPU usage calculation for all the tabs.
- Task Manager is expected to use only industry-standard and third-party tools-compatible metrics.
- A new optional column called CPU Utility will be created in the Details tab for backward compatibility, showing the value of the CPU used before on the Processes page.
With this update, the CPU usage readings will be clearer and more reliable for the users.
Other New Features in Windows 11 Build 26120.3360 🚀
1. Lock Screen Widgets Customization 🎨
- A new option has been added for users from the European Economic Area (EEA) to customise Lock Screen widgets.
- Add, remove, or rearrange widgets like Weather, Sports, Traffic, and more.
- You can go to Settings > Personalization > Lock Screen to customize your Lock Screen.
- A new Group Policy named “Disable Widgets On Lock Screen” grants IT admins the ability to switch off only Lock Screen widgets leaving the other ones running.
2. Improved Windows Share Feature 📤
- Users are now allowed to share data, documents, or any other item with apps that have Windows share features enabled.
- Just right-click on local files on your file system or the desktop and select Share from the contextual menu.
Windows 11 Build 22635.5015: Emoji Panel Improvements 😊
Microsoft is piloting a new way that will make the emoji panel more accessible:
- A new system tray icon will give the user the option to easily access emojis, GIFs, and special characters.
- The Windows + . shortcut will be still in use, but the new icon offers a different choice.
- Users can personalize the icon by clicking with the right button of the mouse and by choosing the icon type in the taskbar settings.
Final Thoughts 🎯
The latest Windows 11 updates make the Task Manager, Lock Screen widgets, and the emoji panel perform better, which in reality was the very thing expected. By standardizing CPU usage calculations and enhancing user customization options, Microsoft is making Windows 11 more intuitive and user-friendly.
How do you feel about these updates? Please leave your feedback in the comments! 👇
FAQs About Windows 11 Updates ❓
1. Why are CPU usage readings inconsistent in Task Manager?
The gap in CPU usage between different native Windows applications, e.g. the ad has widened, and in genera, now Windows reads the CPU usage by itself, which of course includes third-party applications as well.
2. How is Microsoft fixing this issue?
Winner Microsoft will not use the very complex and very often inaccurate correlation algorithms between suggested is to use a correlation algorithm which behaves as if one is with both for the number of applications shown in it. This allows a user to view the top applications in a specific category
3. What is the new CPU Utility column?
The CPU Utility´s bulk status, which is pre-hidden on the tab, serves the user to check if the process has a similar load, which may also cause the slow runtime.
4. Can I customize Lock Screen widgets?
Users in the EEA can indeed personalize Lock Screen widgets. A short period later, it will also be available in other regions.
5. How do I access the new emoji panel?
You can open the emoji panel by either using the combination of keys Windows and the period (.) to bring out the new one or you can simply click on the I´I icon in the system tray.