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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Last year, we reported on a speed test feature coming to Windows, built right into the taskbar, where you could gauge your internet connection without venturing out to a browser. In reality, it was ...

Power users reach for a connection test whenever their ping goes over 25 milliseconds. So it’s a good thing they won’t have to reach very far, at least if the latest feature of Windows 11 makes it to ...

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 ...

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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Microsoft has released new Windows 11 preview builds, giving users a built-in network speed test, an updated Windows Search box, and more. Microsoft has released two new Windows 11 preview builds in ...

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 ...

Microsoft is testing a speed-test tool built into the Windows 11 taskbar. Microsoft mentioned the feature in the release notes for the latest Windows 11 beta (Builds 26100.7918 and 26200.7918). "Open ...