Task manager

In operating systems, a task manager is a system monitor program used to provide information about the processes and applications running on a computer, as well as the general status of the computer. Some implementations can also be used to terminate processes and applications, as well as change the processes' scheduling priority. In some environments, users can access a task manager with the Control-Alt-Delete keyboard shortcut.

Task managers can display running services (processes) as well as those that were stopped. They can display information about the services, including their process identifier and group identifier.

Task Manager Chromebook

The Task Manager is an operating system component found in all versions of Microsoft Windows since Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000. It lets you view each of the tasks (processes) and the overall computer's performance. Using the Task Manager, you can view how much memory a program is using, stop a frozen program, and view available system resources. So let us start with full motivation.

Understanding the Chromebook Task Manager

First and foremost, let's delve into the heart of the matter: the Chromebook Task Manager. This tool serves as the control center for your Chromebook's processes and applications. Contrary to what some may think, it's not merely a list of running apps but a window into the intricate web of your Chromebook's inner workings.

Common task managers

Activity Monitor, included in macOS
Conky, for the X Window System
htop, for the Unix shell
KDE System Guard, included in KDE
nmon, for Linux and AIX
ps, for the Unix shell
Task Manager, included in Windows
tasklist, for DOS
TaskManager, included in MorphOS
top, for the Unix shell

References

Savill, John (2008). The Complete Guide to Windows Server 2008. Pearson Education. ISBN 978-0-13-279758-0.

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