Microsoft would have finally fixed the Task Manager in W11

Microsoft has recently released several builds in the Windows 11 Insider program, including Build 27802 in the Canary channel and Builds 22635.5015 or 26120.3360 in the Beta channel, depending on the version of the system that users have chosen.

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These updates include improvements in the functionality of the Task Manager and new features for customizing the interface.

One of the main changes announced is the way the Task Manager calculates CPU usage. Users previously could notice discrepancies in the data displayed in the Processes and Performance tabs.

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From now on, Task Manager will use standard metrics to maintain consistency in CPU usage values across different tabs, thus aligning with industry standards and third-party tools. Additionally, a new optional column will be introduced in the Details tab that will show the previous CPU value used in the Processes tab.

On the other hand, the company is optimizing the use of emojis in Windows 11. Although there is already a shortcut to access the emoji panel (Windows + .), Microsoft is testing a new icon in the system tray that will facilitate access to emojis, GIFs, and special characters, potentially enhancing the user experience.

Likewise, support for widgets on the lock screen is being implemented in the EEA, allowing users to add, remove, and rearrange widgets such as weather and others.

In the future, a new group policy will be introduced that will allow IT administrators to disable widgets on the lock screen without affecting the functionality of widgets in other parts of the system, although this policy is currently only available in the EEA.

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Microsoft continues to work on improving the experience for its users in Windows 11, maintaining a focus on feedback from Insiders and the gradual implementation of new features.