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

While Windows 10 gets nothing in terms of functionality, Windows 11 is getting a couple of new features, including Emoji 16 ...

Windows 11's new "internet speed test" tool sounds handy… until you click it. Turns out it's basically just a glorified ...

Want to test your Internet connection? Chances are your flow is something like this: Fire up Google, type in something like "speed test," pick speedtest.net or some other equivalent from the search ...

Developer Microsoft Microsoft Adds Built-in Network Speed Test to Windows 11 Taskbar . Microsoft is testing a built-in network speed test in Windows 11’s taskbar, alongside Sysm ...

A high-speed internet connection is essential for many in 2025. Whether you're streaming games through NVIDIA GeForce Now, watching your favorite shows, or syncing files, you'll need to know your ...

Windows 11 March 2026 Patch Tuesday update adds Emoji 16.0, Sysmon, network speed test, reliability improvements, and security fixes.

The new option appears when users click the network icon on the taskbar and select the " Internet Speed Test " entry. The ...

Don't settle for sluggish Wi-Fi. Learn what internet speed tests mean and how to troubleshoot and fix common issues. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...

The test itself is run via the Speedtest service from Ookla, with which Microsoft collaborates. In practice, the feature therefore functions as a shortcut to a web-based speed test, not a local tool ...