How to Manage Background Apps in Windows 11
You manage background apps in Windows 11 by controlling which applications can run processes even when you’re not actively using them.
These background processes consume system resources, impacting both performance and battery life.
For example, disabling unnecessary background apps can boost your laptop’s battery life by up to 15%.
Windows 11 offers three primary settings: “Always,” “Power optimized,” and “Never,” allowing you to fine-tune app activity.
By adjusting these settings, you prevent your PC from slowing down and conserve valuable battery power.
Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features, click the three dots next to an app, and select Advanced options. Choose “Never” from the “Let this app run in the background” dropdown to disable it.
How do I see what apps are running in the background in 🪟 Windows 11?
Using Privacy Settings Windows provides an intuitive interface to manage which apps can run in the background. Open Settings . Navigate to Privacy > Background apps .
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