Engadget | 03.11.2026 21:00
Those non-Settings options are especially important, as using Windows-X here allows you to forgo memorizing many hotkeys and access some excellent menu features. Task manager is an obvious one, as it's an important tool in monitoring Windows' background processes. Task Manager can close non-responsive programs, use its Processes tab to monitor activity, the Startup tab to review processes and disable any inessential resource hogs, and much more.
