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Please stop trusting Task Manager's RAM numbers

To free up RAM in Windows 11, start by auditing startup programs. Open Task Manager's Startup tab and disable anything you ...

I'm a Windows expert — here are the 7 key things you should check on a new gaming PC

Right-click your taskbar, then click "Task Manager." The first page that shows up, Processes, will give you an overview of ...
Task & Purpose

Space Force rolls out new themes for naming its weapons and space systems

The U.S. Space Force will soon start naming its weapons, communications and space systems after themes including Norse mythology and ghosts. Space Force shared the plans on Thursday, framing them in ...
Variety

‘Task’ Renewed for Season 2 at HBO With Mark Ruffalo Returning

“Task” has been renewed for Season 2 at HBO, with Mark Ruffalo set to return as FBI agent Tom Brandis. The announcement was made Thursday morning during a press presentation by HBO and HBO Max Content ...
Deadline.com

‘Task’ Renewed For Season 2 By HBO With Mark Ruffalo Set To Return

The HBO Original drama series Task has been renewed for a second season, with Emmy winner Mark Ruffalo set to return, the network said Thursday. The Brad Ingelsby-created series has received wide ...
collider

The Fate of HBO's 'Task' Has Been Decided in a Surprising Twist

The fate of HBO's critically acclaimed new crime thriller series has been decided after the Season 1 finale. HBO has announced that Task has been renewed for Season 2 after it became one of the ...
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How to Fix the Windows 11 Task Manager Duplication Bug

If you’ve installed the optional KB5067036 update on Windows 11 and now notice a duplicate Task Manager, you’re not alone. Multiple instances accumulate, consuming your RAM and CPU resources. Here, we ...
ExtremeTech

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Bug That Won't Let Task Manager Close: Here's What to Do

Microsoft has confirmed that there's a new issue in Windows 11 that doesn't let users close the Task Manager after installing the October 2025 optional update. Cosing the Task Manager using the "X" ...
ZDNet

Windows 11 users hit with bizarre Task Manager duplication bug - here's how to avoid it

A new Windows 11 bug causes Task Manager to keep duplicating. Each time you close and reopen the tool, another instance launches. To avoid this, you'll have to close Task Manager from Task Manager ...
The Verge

A bizarre Windows 11 bug duplicates Task Manager instead of closing it

The optional October 2025 update can cause multiple Task Manager instances to run in the background. The optional October 2025 update can cause multiple Task Manager instances to run in the ...
Ars Technica

Closing Windows 11’s Task Manager accidentally opens up more copies of Task Manager

One reason to use the Task Manager in Windows is to see if any of the apps running on your computer are misbehaving or using a disproportionate amount of resources. But what do you do when the ...