Windows 11 22H2 also has a new Task Manager to help you manage all ongoing tasks and services on your PC. It has been some time since Task Manager received a significant update, so many users are curious about the new additions to the Task Manager. Here’s what’s new in the Windows 11 Task Manager.
Dark Mode
Gamers and movie watchers that love to consume content with dimmed lights will love this new feature in the Task Manager. Task Manager now supports dark mode that aesthetically matches the overall look of Windows 11. This means that you not only get the new transparency effects on dark backgrounds but also support an accent color to match the overall look of your Windows 11 setup. Task Manager’s dark mode is also linked to your Windows 11’s overall theme setting, which means that if your system switches between dark and light modes on a schedule, then Task Manager will automatically match the overall look of your system.
Redesigned UI
Microsoft has introduced the first major overhaul to the UI of Task Manager in some time now. While the look was updated to match each version of Windows, be it Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 10, Task Manager would still have most items in the exact same place. Only minor changes would be added in terms of icons and the title bar to keep the app updated with the latest version of Windows. Windows 11 22H2 changes all that by introducing a completely new UI with easy-to-access quick actions and menus. Let’s get familiar with all the UI changes in the new Windows 11 Task Manager.
Accent Color Support
The Task Manager now adds support for the Accent Color you choose when choosing your theme in Windows 11. This allows for increased visibility of processes and other listings, especially when using the dark mode. Furthermore, the accent color changes its intensity based on the resource usage of each app and process on your PC. This allows for easy tracking of intensive processes or programs that might need to be tended to speed up the overall speed of your Windows 11 PC.
New Quick Actions
Quick Actions have also been added to the new Task Manager that allows you to perform regularly accessed tasks in the Task Manager quickly without the need to access right-click context menus or keyboard shortcuts. You will find the quickest actions situated in the top right corner of the new Task Manager. However, this does not mean that these actions will be missing from their regular locations. You can still access these actions and more when using the right-click context menu within the new Task Manager on your Windows 11 PC.
Efficiency Mode
Efficiency mode is a new feature in the Windows 11 Task Manager. It allows you to reduce the amount of CPU, GPU, and other resources used by a selected process running in the background. Efficiency mode is mainly targeted at users with underpowered systems that want to use their resources to maximum efficiency. This is especially true for gamers that are looking to push every single possible frame out of their systems when playing their favorite games. Efficiency mode works by clamping down on the amount of RAM, CPU, GPU, and network bandwidth used by a program running in the background in real time. If you experience stutters, lag, or sudden network speed drops when using your PC, then you’re most likely looking at a misbehaving app or program running in the background. These issues can be related to programs that use background sync, download updates in the background, install updates in the background, perform regular maintenance tasks, and much more. While most of these processes go unnoticed when performing normal tasks, they can take a significant toll on your performance when gaming, video editing, and more. So if you’ve been facing performance issues on your PC, then Efficiency Mode might just be able to help you.
New Settings
Task Manager also has a dedicated Settings page now. It allows you to control various aspects of the Task Manager, including things like update speed, the first page that is opened, and much more. This can help you customize the Task Manager based on your own needs and how you wish to use the new Task Manager based on your preferences. You can also customize its visibility when viewing multiple windows, which can help you track performance in full-screen apps like games, videos, and more.
Final Words
The new Task Manager can help you do a lot, and it also comes with a few new shortcuts and an aesthetic that matches the overall look of Windows 11 UI. You can manage all your processes, view app history, take advantage of the new efficiency mode, view running services, and much more using the new Task Manager. I hope this post helped you quickly get familiar with the features and improvements in the latest Windows 11 22H2 Task Manager.
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