Windows 11’s New Speed Test Skips the Browser — Here’s How It Works

Microsoft is testing a Windows 11 speed test inside Quick Settings. Learn how it works, who can access it, and when it could reach more users.

Windows finally gets a built-in internet speed test tool – how to try it

Available to Windows Insiders, the built-in tool measures your upload and download speeds over Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

This quick test will tell you if your home Wi-Fi is to blame for laggy internet

You deserve the speed you’re paying for—and OpenSpeedTest will help make sure you’re actually getting it in a way most standard speed tests can't manage.

Microsoft used AI to develop Windows 11's new built-in speed test tool

The upcoming speed test tool makes Windows 11 a little more useful. It also showcases how Microsoft believes AI should be integrated into software development.
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How to perform Internet Speed Test from Taskbar in Windows 11 natively

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 ...

The 6 Best Free Speed Test Apps to Check Internet Performance (2026)

Compare the 6 best free internet speed test apps for 2026. Test Wi-Fi speed, latency, upload and download performance, and ...