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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) ...

PCWorld reports that Microsoft is rolling out a built-in internet speed test for Windows 11, measuring download, upload speeds, and ping similar to Ookla. Users can access this long-awaited feature ...

In brief: Testing internet speeds normally involves third-party services such as Ookla Speedtest (update: Microsoft is using just that), but a new Windows 11 preview build adds this functionality to ...

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The latest preview build of Windows 11, which is not yet available to the general public, introduces a new feature in the taskbar: a fully integrated internet speed test. This removes the need to use ...

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