Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider preview builds quietly add a one‑click internet speed‑test shortcut to the taskbar network flyout — but the shortcut simply opens Bing’s web‑based speed test rather than running a native, offline measurement — and the same builds also include a subtle but...
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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.
Background / Overview
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In early July 2025, system administrators worldwide encountered significant synchronization issues with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). This disruption, which began shortly after Microsoft released its monthly security updates, led to widespread reports of WSUS servers failing to sync...
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Here’s a summary of the issues described in the BornCity blog post "WSUS has synchronization problems (July 9, 2025)":
What Happened?
Since July 9, 2025, administrators have reported that WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) is unable to synchronize with Microsoft’s update servers.
Attempts to...
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Windows activation is a vital process, as it safeguards your system's legitimacy, verifies your software license, and ensures full access to critical updates and features. However, not all activation attempts are successful, and users can encounter a range of error codes that can be both...
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When activation or validation of a Windows operating system fails, the frustration is often intensified by cryptic error messages and codes. One such persistent issue users encounter is the activation error code 0x8004FE33, which typically arises when a Windows device attempts to connect to the...
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For administrators and IT departments relying on Windows Server domain controllers, recent months have been marked by a tense waiting game following a critical network issue that affected the accessibility and reliability of Windows Server 2025 systems. Affected installations faced sudden...