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Updated onMay 22, 2019

updated onMay 22, 2019

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Microsoft rolled out new Task Manager improvements to Windows Insiders. If you’re already running theWindows 10 20H1 builds, you can already try out the new features.

If you’re not enrolled in the Insider Program, you’ll be able to test the new Task Manager in the spring of 2020.

Windows 10 Task Manager now displays disk type information

Microsoft decided to add a new Disk Type feature in Task Manager’s Performance tab. This helps Windows 10 users toidentify the type of disks(HDDs or SSDs) attached to their devices.

Microsoft referred to this change as being a “convenient change” andsaidthat it helps users to differentiate between all the disks listed in the performance tab.

A small, but perhaps convenient change — you’ll now be able to see the disk type (e.g. SSD) for each disk listed in Task Manager’s performance tab. This is particularly helpful in cases where you have multiple disks listed, so you can differentiate between them.

You may think that this feature does not really make a difference. In fact, it can be a lifesaver for users who overload their systems with variousexternal drives.

The disk type feature can help them to troubleshoot various disk issues as well.

This is a very handy feature as troubleshooting external drives often require quite a lot of time and good technical skills.

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Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

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Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Windows 10 Task Manager now displays HDDs and SSDs separately#

Windows 10 Task Manager now displays disk type information#