Windows 11 adds taskbar 'End Task' button for killing frozen apps

In a nutshell: Microsoft has quietly introduced a new Windows feature allowing you to deal with unresponsive applications faster. A new "End Task" option is available directly from the taskbar, streamlining a process that usually requires a few more steps and a trip to the Task Manager list of running programs. For years, the standard response to a frozen app was either to reboot the system or summon Task Manager – often by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete – and hunt through the list of running processes to find and terminate the problematic program. While effective, this approach remains cumbersome. The new feature spotted by Windows Latest makes that process faster and more convenient. By enabling the "End Task" option, users can right-click any open application on the taskbar and immediately force it to close. To activate this, go to Settings > System > For Developers and toggle on the "End Task" setting. Once enabled, the option appears in the context menu whenever you right-click a ... Read full article.