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The swift development tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Swift programming language, particularly in the context of cross-platform and Apple platform development. Recent content highlights a project by former Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer, who is creating a Windows Task Manager-style process monitor for macOS using Swift. This thread explores the practical appeal for Windows users who administer Macs, the differences between Swift and other languages, and the process of building system-level utilities. Topics include CPU monitoring, process management, and the integration of Swift with macOS system APIs, offering insights for developers interested in Swift's capabilities beyond Apple's ecosystem.
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    Windows Task Manager-Style Mac App Can’t End Processes in App Store

    Dave Plummer, the former Microsoft engineer credited with creating the original Windows Task Manager, is building a Windows-like process monitor for macOS in Swift. As first reported by Club386, the early prototype already resembles the Windows 11 utility and includes per-core CPU activity...