Windows 11 has a neat little feature hidden away that has just been discovered, and it’s all about making it far easier to accomplish a semi-regular chore – namely dealing with a misbehaving app. This new feature allows you to force-close an unresponsive app directly from the taskbar by right-clicking its icon. Previously, users had to open the Task Manager, locate the offending process, and then manually end the task. This new functionality eliminates those extra steps, streamlining the process of dealing with frozen or crashed applications.
This hidden gem, which may have been introduced in a previous update, requires enabling in the Settings app. Navigate to ‘System’ and then ‘For developers’ where you’ll find a slider to turn on the feature. While this setting is typically located within the developer-related section, enabling it won’t cause any harm and provides a convenient addition to the Windows 11 experience.
It’s puzzling why Microsoft has tucked this feature away in the developer settings. It’s not like only developers have to deal with misfiring apps. It’s a universal issue that impacts all users. Perhaps Microsoft plans to relocate the option to a more easily accessible location or even make it a default feature in future updates.
This discovery highlights the ongoing evolution of Windows 11 and Microsoft’s continued efforts to improve user experience. By making it easier to handle unresponsive apps, Windows 11 is becoming more user-friendly and efficient, contributing to a smoother overall experience for its users.
