Windows 11 gets widgets for monitoring CPU, GPU, RAM and more

You don’t have to be a Windows Insider to try out these new monitoring widgets

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What you need to know

Whether you’re the type of power user to push yourWindows 11PC to the limit in hopes of getting the most power out of your hardware as possible or you’re a habitual link-clicker who frequently stumbles ontomalwarechances are good you’ll want to monitor your computer’s system resources at some point.

Monitoring system resources can be a useful tool with which to draw awareness to potential problems like hardware failure, malware, or bugs in software. There are multiple ways to keep an eye out on your system, including Windows’ built in Task Manager, Resource Monitor, andGame Baror through third party apps.

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During the2023 Microsoft Buildconference a new app called Dev Home was announced to help users monitor projects via customizable widgets on an easy to navigate dashboard. Windows 11 users can monitor their CPU, GPU, RAM and Network performance with widgets on theDev Homedashboard without the need to join the Windows Insider program.

While Dev Home is primarily geared toward developers who want to manage their workflow, the app is free and available to download via the Microsoft store for anyone. It is still in its early preview stages, however, and many users have reported that the app crashes frequently. If you don’t mind the potential bugginess of pre-release software here are the instructions on how you can turn on system monitoring widgets in Dev Home:

If you’re interested in giving yourself more opportunities to do as you wish in Windows 11 but want a more stable app, its worth looking intoMicrosoft PowerToys, another free app with a multitude of add-on features geared toward Windows 11 power users.

Dev Home

Dev Home is a dashboard for managing tasks and workflow while also monitoring your system resources. The app is still pre-release and may not be fully stable.

Available now:Microsoft store|GitHub

Microsoft Power ToysA collection of utilities aimed at power users on Windows, PowerToys continues to integrate new features that improve your experience with the OS.

Available at:Microsoft Store|GitHub

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