Open-source might not be the first thing you think of with Windows, but these free tools can seriously boost your productivity.

To open Computer Management using Windows Search, place your cursor in the search box on the left side of the taskbar and type ‘computer’. Computer Management will show up in search results.

Open Task Manager, go to the Performance tab, and click "Open Resource Monitor." Or simply search for it in the Windows search box.

You're using the new Windows 11 Task Manager, but you like the old Task Manager better? No problem: With this trick, you can start the old task manager immediately.

Want to master Windows 11's Task Manager? These features can speed things up and give you more details, making it even more useful.