How to check CPU usage in Task Manager?

To check CPU usage in Task Manager on a Windows computer:

1. Open Task Manager:
   • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc, or
   • Right-click on the Taskbar and select Task Manager, or
   • Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and choose Task Manager from the menu.
2. Switch to the “Performance” tab:
   • If the Task Manager opens in a simplified view, click “More details” at the bottom.
   • Go to the “Performance” tab.
3. View CPU usage:
   • Under the CPU section, you’ll see a graph showing real-time CPU usage as a percentage.
   • Below the graph, additional details about CPU performance will be displayed, such as:
     • The number of cores and logical processors.
     • CPU speed.
     • Threads and handles.
4. Monitor specific processes:
   • Go to the “Processes” tab.
   • Check the CPU column to see how much CPU each application or process is consuming.
   • You can click the CPU column header to sort processes by their CPU usage.

This allows you to analyze overall CPU performance and identify any applications causing high usage.