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Taskvane is a free, open-source task manager alternative for Windows 11 and 10 designed to provide detailed hardware monitoring alongside traditional system metrics. It offers insights into CPU, memory, disk, network, and GPU usage, plus advanced features like CPU core temperatures, GPU hotspots, power draw in watts, battery health, and SSD temperatures.

Key Features:

• Real-time monitoring of CPU, GPU, and SSD temperatures with Normal, Warm, Hot, or Critical status indicators.
• Detailed power consumption metrics, including whole-laptop wattage on battery and per-component usage with admin rights.
• Battery health tracking to monitor remaining charge capacity over time.
• Grouped process management by app name for easier task organization and control.
• One-hour performance history graphs for CPU, memory, GPU, disk, network, and power, exportable as CSV files.
• A compact, always-on-top mini widget displaying key metrics like CPU load and temperatures.
• Startup apps manager to enable or disable programs that launch at system boot.

Target Audience and Benefits:
Ideal for tech-savvy users, gamers, and hardware enthusiasts who need precise monitoring of their PC's performance. Taskvane helps identify potential thermal issues, track battery longevity, and manage system resources efficiently. Its lightweight design ensures minimal impact on system resources while providing comprehensive insights into hardware and software activity.

Available via the Windows Package Manager, you can install Taskvane using winget for quick deployment. This tool is perfect for anyone looking to monitor their PC's health and performance without the need for additional telemetry or accounts.