Windows Task Manager has a useful hidden view that most people never actually use
Windows Task Manager includes a hidden power usage column that can help users identify which apps are consuming the most energy, a useful feature for improving battery life on laptops or reducing power draw on desktops. This view is not enabled by default and must be manually activated through the column options. It provides estimates of app power consumption, ranging from very low to very high. The feature is particularly helpful for troubleshooting battery drain issues.
- ▪Windows Task Manager has a hidden power usage column that shows estimated energy consumption of running apps.
- ▪The power usage feature is disabled by default and must be enabled by right-clicking on the column headers.
- ▪Users can access the power usage data by going to the 'Processes' tab and selecting 'Power usage' from the 'Select columns' menu.
- ▪Power usage is displayed as a relative measure, such as 'Very low,' 'Low,' 'Medium,' or 'Very high.'
- ▪This feature is especially useful for laptop users trying to identify battery-draining applications.
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