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Question

how is this app a benefit.? all it is high CPU usage and high temps and doesn't even work

Answer 1

Hi Juan,

What App are you referring to?

Very hard to help with no info.

Answer 2

High CPU usage and high temperatures in Windows 11 usually mean some apps or background processes are consuming a lot of resources. To improve performance and reduce heat, use these steps:

1. Identify and close heavy CPU apps
   1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
   2. Select More details if needed.
   3. On the Processes tab, select the CPU column to sort by usage.
   4. Right-click apps using a lot of CPU that are not needed and select End task.
2. Disable unnecessary startup apps
   1. In Task Manager, select Startup apps from the left menu.
   2. Right-click apps that do not need to start with Windows and select Disable. Reducing startup apps lowers background CPU usage and can reduce heat.
3. Turn off background activity for apps
   1. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
   2. For apps that do not need to run in the background, select More options (… ) > Advanced options.
   3. Under Background app permissions, set Let this app run in the background to Never.
4. Free up disk space Low disk space can slow the system and increase load on the CPU.
   • Run Storage Sense:
     1. Select Start > Settings > System > Storage.
     2. Select Storage Sense.
     3. Select Run Storage sense now.
   • Clear temporary files manually:
     1. Go to Start > Settings > System > Storage.
     2. Select Temporary files, choose what to remove, then select Remove files.
   • Use Disk Cleanup:
     1. Select Start, type Disk Cleanup, and open it.
     2. Select the drive to clean and follow the prompts.
5. Adjust visual effects for better performance
   1. Select Start, type Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows, and open it.
   2. On the Visual Effects tab, select Adjust for best performance. This reduces graphics effects that consume CPU and GPU.
6. Check power mode If the device is always hot and on high performance, consider balancing performance and heat:
   1. Select Start > Settings > System > Power & sleep.
   2. Under Related settings, select Additional power settings.
   3. Choose a plan that is not always at maximum performance if heat is a concern.
7. Keep drivers and firmware updated (especially on Surface devices)
   1. Open the Surface app if using a Surface device.
   2. Expand Help & support to check update status.
   3. If updates are available, select Check for updates to open Windows Update and install them. Updated drivers and firmware can improve cooling and performance behavior.
8. Monitor overall resource usage
   1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
   2. Use the Performance tab to watch CPU, memory, and disk usage.
   3. If usage is constantly high even with few apps open, systematically close or uninstall apps that are not needed:
      • Select Start > Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
      • Uninstall apps that are not used.

If a specific app always causes high CPU and does not work correctly, consider reinstalling that app or using an alternative. If the problem persists system-wide after these steps, a repair install of Windows or contacting device support may be needed.

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References:

• Fan behavior and fan noise in a Surface device
• Windows app performance and fundamentals overview
• Tips to improve PC performance in Windows