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Microsoft is rolling out a new internet speed test feature in Windows 11 that’s accessible directly from the taskbar for user convenience. PCWorld reports this feature is actually just a shortcut to a ...

Microsoft is testing a built-in network speed test in Windows 11’s taskbar, alongside Sysmon integration and other feature updates in preview builds. Microsoft is testing a new network speed test ...

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Windows 11 is getting a built-in way to measure your connection speed, and it’s placed right where you already look when something feels off. Instead of jumping to a third-party site or installing ...

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