Task Manager

A system utility used to monitor and manage running processes, applications, and system resources.

Core Functions

  • Process Management: View and terminate active processes.
  • Resource Monitoring: Track CPU, memory, disk, and network usage.
  • Startup Control: Manage applications that launch at boot.
  • Performance Metrics: Real-time graphs of system load.

Limitations & Advanced Diagnostics

Traditional task managers often report “what” is happening but lack deep diagnostic context. For complex slowness issues, advanced tools are required:

  • Process
  • [[concepts/economic-system|Resource Allocation
  • System]] Performance
  • Diagnostic Tools