Did you know that Microsoft Edge has a Task Manager?

How to Manage and Close Processes in Task Manager

Once you understand the information displayed in Microsoft Edge’s Task Manager, the next step is to manage the running processes to improve the browser’s performance.

Some processes may consume too many resources, such as RAM, CPU, or network bandwidth, slowing down the performance of your browser and computer. Therefore, it is important to know how to manage and close unnecessary processes.

Steps to Manage the Process:

1. Open Task Manager: If it is not already open, access the Task Manager by following the steps described earlier, either through the More Tools menu or using the shortcut Shift + Esc.
2. Select Unnecessary Processes: Once the Task Manager opens, you’ll see a list of all the tabs, extensions, and other processes that are running in Microsoft Edge. Look at the Memory Footprint, CPU Usage, or Network columns to identify processes that are consuming too many resources.
3. Resource Usage Analysis:
   • If a tab or extension is consuming too much RAM and causing a drop in performance, you may decide to close it.
   • If a tab is using an unreasonable percentage of CPU, and is making your computer run slower, you can identify the tab as a problem.
   • Processes that use multiple networks can also be the cause of slow internet connections. This often happens if you’re streaming or downloading a large one.
4. Closing Process:
   • To close a process that you don’t need, click on it in the Task Manager list.
   • Once the process is selected, click the End Process button at the bottom right of the Task Manager window.
   • Note: Selected processes will be terminated immediately, and if they are tabs or extensions, they will be closed from Microsoft Edge.

Conclusion

Using the Task Manager in Microsoft Edge is one of the best ways to manage and optimize browser performance, especially for users who often open many tabs or run various extensions. This tool allows you to monitor the usage of system resources in real time, including the RAM, CPU, and network used by each tab or extension.

One of the main strengths of Task Manager is its ability to give users full control over their browsers. You can easily identify tabs or processes that are consuming too many resources and then close them with just a few clicks. This not only speeds up the browser’s performance but also improves the overall efficiency of resource usage on your computer.

If you often find Microsoft Edge running slow or unresponsive, checking the Task Manager is a great first step. By managing processes running in the background, you can ensure that only important tabs and extensions are taking advantage of your computer’s resources. This will ultimately improve the overall browsing experience, in terms of speed, stability, and efficiency.