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 the Quick Settings.

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Windows 11 is testing a network speed test that you run from the taskbar. The speed test icon takes you to the Bing website. For now, you need a Windows 11 Insider build to use the feature. Now ...

In brief: In surprising news, Windows 11 is getting a new feature that isn't powered by generative AI. Microsoft is reportedly working on an internet speed test that can be accessed from the Taskbar's ...

Microsoft is adding the ability to launch an internet speed test directly from the Windows 11 taskbar. X (formerly Twitter) user phantomofearth noticed the new feature in a recent preview build ...

While VPNs provide privacy and security, they can sometimes lead to slower connections. Follow these tips to get the most speed out of your VPN without compromising performance. I write to simplify ...

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What’s Happened: Ookla’s fresh Speedtest Connectivity Report for the first half of 2025 crowns AT&T Fiber as the nation’s fastest fixed ISP, clocking a median download speed of 363.54Mbps and a Speed ...

Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering broadband. His 20+ years of experience as a writer and editor include time at the broadband marketplace Allconnect, as well as working with clients like ...