The new feature relies on Ookla Speedtest, one of the most widely used internet performance testing platforms. Instead of visiting a website or installing a separate app, users can now access the tool ...

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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 ...

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 has started rolling out its new March 2026 update for Windows 11. While the update mainly focuses on security fixes, Windows 11 users are also getting a few small additions. One of them is a ...

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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) ...

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