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Windows 11 Is Adding a Speed Test, You Can Run It From the Taskbar
The feature offers quick access to Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and cellular speed tests via the taskbar, simplifying network checks and troubleshooting for Windows 11 users.
- Microsoft is testing a built-in network speed test accessible from the Windows 11 taskbar, now rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders in the Release Preview Channel.
- Designed to replace third‑party steps, the feature first tested last year aims to offer a built-in alternative to opening third‑party speed‑test websites for quick checks.
- Right-Clicking the network icon or using Quick Settings opens the default browser to run Bing speed test, reporting download, upload, and latency with Ookla backend processing.
- Windows 11 users can run quick checks to troubleshoot buffering or choppy video calls without leaving their workflow, and supporting Ethernet, Wi‑Fi and cellular provides consistent performance comparisons.
- Microsoft says the rollout is gradual so availability will vary by device; being in the Release Preview Channel means it is one step closer to general Windows 11 release, but timing remains unclear.
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Windows 11 is adding a speed test, you can run it from the taskbar
Windows 11 is adding a built-in speed test you can launch from the taskbar area, letting you quickly check Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or cellular performance and troubleshoot slow connections without installing extra tools.
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Microsoft is working on a bunch of new features for Windows 11, including a new network speed test that you can access from your taskbar. The tool is bundled in an update rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, allowing you to right-click the network icon in the system tray to access a speed test option that opens in your default browser. From there, you can check how fast your connection is over Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or ce…
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