Windows 11’s Modern Task Manager launches new features

While Windows 11 and even Windows 10 revamped many native apps and services, Task Manager's modern look was long overdue. In Build 22543, Microsoft quietly made major changes to Task Manager, which remains the most useful tool on Windows 11. Microsoft is experimenting with a redesigned Task Manager for Windows 11, and it has been spotted in a preview build. This new look is only available to Microsoft officials, but you can try out the half-baked new Task Manager by modifying system files. As you can see in the screenshot below, Task Manager’s refreshed design matches the interface of Windows 11 and other native apps like Microsoft Edge or Settings. After the update, Task Manager uses WinUI, Fluent Design, and Mica materials, a new translucent design element. Additionally, Microsoft is tweaking Task Manager's basic interface by moving options like processes to a new menu. These options were previously available at the top of Task Manager. In the new design, you'll find these options in the left-hand menu, similar to Settings and other modern Windows 11 apps. Thanks to a leaked teardown of Task Manager, we've also gotten a few hints about what's to come next with new features. An interesting discovery in the preview build is the new ability to monitor application health using Task Manager. A feature seemingly called "App Health" will help users know when their app needs fixing (if it's unresponsive). Likewise, there will be a new "Startup Apps" section to help users identify apps that slow down their device during startup. For laptop users, the Task Manager update will include another feature called Battery Health, which will help users understand the current status of their battery while running resource-intensive applications. Laptop battery health has been a big concern for users over the past few years, especially after the release of Windows on ARM and the Apple M1, so this new feature might be useful to some. It's worth noting that these monitoring features are also available on Android phones, and it's nice to see Microsoft giving more attention to these mobile features in Windows. It's worth mentioning that the company hasn't announced the new Task Manager yet, and the leaked version isn't fully functional yet. Task Manager is quite buggy in preview builds, so if you frequently use Task Manager to close unresponsive programs, it might be a good idea to skip the Development Channel build.

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