Windows 11 has built-in settings to reduce CPU bottlenecks. Use them

Many Windows PCs feel sluggish in everyday use, despite their hardware specifications suggesting otherwise. The reason? The ...
PC World

Windows 11 now uses a smarter CPU usage number in Task Manager

In the latest update to Windows 11 24H2—patch KB5058411 which rolled out earlier in May—Microsoft made a quiet change to how Task Manager calculates CPU usage in the “Processes” tab, reports Windows ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 KB5064081 update clears up CPU usage metrics in Task Manager

Microsoft has released the KB5064081 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which includes thirty-six new features or changes, with many gradually rolling out. These updates include new Recall ...
The Verge

Windows 11 updates now install significantly faster and use less CPU

The big 24H2 update improves the Windows Update stack and reduces install times, restart times, and CPU usage. The big 24H2 update improves the Windows Update stack and reduces install times, restart ...
BGR

What Is Windows Runtime Broker? Here's Why It's Spiking Your CPU Usage

If you're experiencing a laggy, slow, or unresponsive PC, the Task Manager is often your first step to identifying the culprit. Typically, you'll find a popular app like Chrome causing a memory spike ...
Neowin

Microsoft: Windows 11 Cross Device Service high CPU usage bug is real

If you are an Insider who is fighting the Beta channel builds on Windows 11, chances are your PC has a bug in it that is causing high CPU usage. Microsoft has also confirmed the issue is real. When ...