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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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overclock3d.net broke the news in on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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