Microsoft is currently rolling out a new feature in Windows 11 that allows users to test their internet speeds directly from the taskbar. However, according to Windows Latest, the feature isn’t ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...

In the latest publicly available version of Microsoft Edge, version 124.0.2478.80, a new tool has appeared in the browser’s toolbox. You can now measure your ...

Slow internet can be a significant disruption to work, streaming, and gaming, affecting millions of users worldwide. Recent expert analyses reveal that improper speed testing often misleads users into ...

Are you getting the internet speed you’re paying for? It’s an important question. After all, your internet service provider offered you a plan with a high-sounding download speed number, and you’re ...

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 ...

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 ...

Back in September of 2025, right before the release of Windows 11 version 25H2, Microsoft first started testing an inbuilt internet speed test feature on the OS. At the time details were scarce and we ...

Windows 11's new "internet speed test" tool sounds handy… until you click it. Turns out it's basically just a glorified shortcut that launches Bing in your browser. A couple of days ago, Microsoft ...