Microsoft is quietly testing a small but notable convenience feature in Windows 11: a one‑click internet speed test shortcut embedded directly in the network flyout and taskbar context menu — a shortcut that, for now, simply launches Bing’s online speed‑test widget rather than running a native...
Windows is adding a one‑click “Perform speed test” option to the network menu — but it does the job by opening your browser and pointing to Bing’s online speed test rather than running a native, offline diagnostic inside the OS.
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Windows 11 has taken a significant leap forward in system resilience with the introduction of Quick Machine Recovery (QMR), a feature designed to drastically cut downtime and streamline recovery when disaster strikes. With Build 26120.3653, Microsoft is rolling out a new cloud-powered...
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For millions of Windows users, few situations are more anxiety-inducing than powering up a PC only to be met by an unyielding Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) or a system that simply refuses to boot. Microsoft’s latest innovation, Quick Machine Recovery (QMR), now available in preview builds of...
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It is difficult to overstate the cultural significance that the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) has had over the history of computing. For nearly four decades, this iconic blue error screen was the universally recognized harbinger of trouble for Windows users worldwide. Now, in a move marking the...
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Staying ahead of device hiccups and ensuring seamless Windows performance is a universal priority for users spanning from casual enthusiasts to business professionals. Microsoft’s built-in “recommended troubleshooting” feature represents a quieter yet remarkably effective evolution in system...
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This week on Channel 9, Vlad and guest host Ben Lower discuss the week's top developer news, including;
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