In daily computer use, the Task Manager is an extremely important tool. It can help us view information such as running programs, processes, and services, as well as end unresponsive programs and monitor system performance. Mastering the hotkeys of the Task Manager allows us to call and operate it more quickly and conveniently, greatly improving computer operation efficiency.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc: This is the most direct and commonly used hotkey to call the Task Manager. After pressing this set of hotkeys, the Task Manager will pop up instantly without going through other interfaces, which is very efficient. It can take effect quickly whether on the desktop, during program operation, or when the program is unresponsive.
Ctrl + Alt + Delete: This set of hotkeys behaves differently in different systems. In the Windows system, pressing it will first pop up an interface containing options such as "Lock", "Switch User", "Sign out", and "Task Manager". At this time, select "Task Manager" to open it. Although there are more steps than the previous set, it is a system-level hotkey and can still take effect in some special cases (such as when some programs block other hotkeys).
After opening the Task Manager, mastering some operation hotkeys can make our operations more smooth:
Tab key: Switch between different tabs of the Task Manager (such as "Processes", "Performance", "App history", "Startup", "Users", "Details", "Services"), facilitating quick viewing of different types of information.
F5 key: Refresh the information in the Task Manager to get the latest program running, performance data and other contents in a timely manner.
Delete key: In the "Processes" tab, after selecting a process, press the Delete key to end the process quickly (same as right-clicking and selecting "End task"), which is very useful for ending unresponsive programs.
Ctrl + Mouse click: In the "Processes" tab, hold down the Ctrl key and click on different processes to select multiple processes at the same time, and then you can perform batch operations on them (such as ending multiple processes at the same time).
Different Windows system versions may have differences in the interface and some functions of the Task Manager, but the basic hotkeys are usually universal.
Be careful when using hotkeys to end processes. If some system-critical processes are ended, it may cause system instability or even crashes, so only end the processes of programs that are confirmed to be unresponsive or unnecessary.
If the hotkeys suddenly fail to work, first check if there is a program occupying the relevant hotkeys, or restart the computer to try to restore them.
Mastering the hotkeys of the Task Manager can make us more handy in dealing with computer problems and managing programs. Whether it is quickly calling up the Task Manager or performing various operations in it, these hotkeys can save us time and improve operation efficiency. It is recommended that everyone practice using them more to make them a "good helper" in daily computer operations.
