Task Manager is an extremely valuable tool for Mac users. It allows you to see what is taking up the most memory and CPU time on your computer, and it can be used to close down unwanted programs.
Here are some tips on how to use Task Manager to its fullest potential:
- 1. View All Tasks and Applications
To view all tasks and applications on your computer:
- Open your Mac Task Manager by pressing Command+Shift+T on your keyboard.
- This will open the Task Manager window and display all the active tasks and applications on your computer.
- 2. Close Unused Programs
You can close down an unused program by selecting it from the list of active tasks and clicking on the “X” button next to the “Open” button. The unused program you selected will close. This will free up memory and CPU resources on the Mac.
- 3. View Memory and CPU Usage
- Select a specific application or task from the list of active tasks and click the “More Info” button.
- The “Details” window for the selected task or application will open. You’ll then be able to see the amount of memory and CPU time that the selected task or application has used.
- 4. Disable Unused Programs
To disable an unused program:
- Select it from the list of active tasks and click the “Disable” button.
- The program won’t launch. This will free up your Mac’s memory and CPU resources.
- 5. Change Task Priority
You can also change the priority of a task by selecting it from the list of active tasks and clicking on the “Change Priority” button. This will open the “Change Task Priority” window, which will allow you to change the priority of the selected task.
- 6. Remove a Task from the Task Manager
Choose your task from the list of active tasks and click the “Delete” button. This will remove the selected task from the Task Manager and free up its memory and CPU resources.
- 7. Set Task Schedule
To set a task’s schedule:
- Select it from the list of active tasks and click the “Schedule” button.
- You’ll be able to see the “Schedule Task” window, which will allow you to set the task’s schedule.
- 8. Change Task Priority Or Schedule
- Select the schedule or task from the list of active tasks and click the “Change Priority” or “Change Schedule” button, respectively.
- This will open the “Change Task Priority” or “Change Schedule” window, respectively, which will allow you to change the priority or schedule of the selected task.
- 9. Access Task Manager From the Finder
To access the Task Manager from the Finder:
- You need to double-click on the icon that indicates the “Task Manager” in the Dock.
- Once the “Task Manager” window appears, it will display all the active tasks and applications on your computer.
- 10. Use Task Manager to manage your Mac’s network resources
Identify which applications are using the most network resources, and close or suspend those applications to save on your Mac’s bandwidth.
You can also use Task Manager to monitor these applications, and make changes as necessary.