Have you ever noticed an application taking longer than usual to open, freezing while you work, or using more battery than expected? These problems can make everyday tasks frustrating, but you do not always need to install additional software to investigate them.
Most computers and smartphones include free built-in tools that show how applications use system resources. Depending on your device, you can check memory usage, processor activity, battery consumption, storage space, and background processes. This information can help you identify which apps are demanding the most resources and decide whether any action is necessary.
The best part is that these tools are already included with your operating system. You can use them without paying for a subscription or downloading a third-party performance monitor.
In this beginner-friendly guide, you will learn how to monitor app performance on Windows computers and Android phones, understand the information displayed, and use it to …