Power users reach for a connection test whenever their ping goes over 25 milliseconds. So it’s a good thing they won’t have to reach very far, at least if the latest feature of Windows 11 makes it to ...

Windows 11's new internet speed test has left people longing for Windows 8 — that's how badly Microsoft has dropped the ball here.

Microsoft is testing a speed-test tool built into the Windows 11 taskbar. Microsoft mentioned the feature in the release notes for the latest Windows 11 beta (Builds 26100.7918 and 26200.7918). "Open ...

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There are two native ways to perform an Internet speed test from the Taskbar in Windows 11: Perform an Internet speed test using the Taskbar system tray Test Internet speed using Quick Settings. Let’s ...

Microsoft Adds Built-in Network Speed Test to Windows 11 Taskbar Your email has been sent Microsoft is testing a new network speed test feature in Windows 11 that lets users check their internet ...

When you click on this new option, Windows 11 opens the default browser and loads up an Ookla-powered Speedtest experience. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) ...

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TL;DR: Microsoft's Windows 11 preview builds 26100.7918 and 26200.7918 introduce a built-in taskbar network speed test, native Sysmon support for advanced threat detection, faster resume-from-sleep ...