STOP Everything! Windows 11 Just Forced "NPU-Only" Features (Check Your Task Manager NOW)

Windows 11 is quietly rolling out AI-powered “NPU-Only” features — and most users don’t even know they’re running. These features offload certain AI tasks to Neural Processing Units (NPU), but they can silently consume system resources, create privacy concerns, and even cause unexpected behavior in apps. In this video, I break down what Windows 11’s NPU-Only features are, why Microsoft is enabling them by default, and how to check your Task Manager to see if they’re active. More importantly, I’ll show you how to control or disable them safely without breaking your system. In this video, you will learn: What “NPU-Only” features in Windows 11 actually do. How these features impact CPU, GPU, and overall system performance. Privacy and telemetry concerns associated with NPU usage. How to identify NPU activity in Task Manager. Safe ways to disable or manage these features. What it means for Windows 11 users in 2026. Timestamps: 0:00 – Windows 11 NPU-Only Features Explained 1:50 – W