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Microsoft quietly rolled a small but potentially meaningful convenience into recent Windows 11 Insider builds: a “Perform speed test” entry in the network menu and Wi‑Fi quick settings that launches an internet speed check directly from the taskbar, but crucially it opens Bing’s web‑based speed...

Microsoft is quietly testing a one‑click internet speed test in Windows 11 that puts a “Perform speed test” shortcut directly in the taskbar’s network menu and Wi‑Fi quick settings — but the control simply launches Bing’s web speed‑test widget in your default browser rather than running a...

Microsoft is adding a one‑click internet speed checker directly to the Windows 11 taskbar, visible in recent Insider preview builds and implemented as a shortcut that launches Bing’s speed‑test web widget from the network icon’s context menu and Wi‑Fi quick settings. Background Microsoft has...

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. Background / Overview Microsoft has been steadily remaking Windows...

Microsoft has quietly begun to reshape the sign‑in moment and a few long‑standing UI friction points in Windows 11, shipping a Beta/Canary preview that modernizes Windows Hello, refines the taskbar and system tray, and adds practical productivity shortcuts to Task Manager and jump lists —...

Microsoft’s latest Canary-channel flight sharpens two long-running efforts at once: clearer battery status at a glance, and the slow, methodical migration of legacy Control Panel functionality into the modern Settings app — both arriving in preview builds that continue to reshape how users...

Microsoft's PowerToys team is preparing a set of small but meaningful usability fixes that aim to remove two of the most common annoyances power users report: hunting for the right toggle inside a growing Settings app, and accidentally quitting the suite when they only meant to hide it. The next...

Here is a summary of the changes, improvements, fixes, and known issues for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5733 (Beta Channel) based on the official release notes: What's New & Improved (with feature toggle ON) File Explorer For users with a work/school/Entra ID account, File Explorer...

Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5733 (KB5062673) to the Dev Channel, introducing several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. File Explorer Enhancements For users signed in with a work or school account (Entra ID), File...

Here is a summary of what’s new and important in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5733 (Beta Channel) for Windows 11, version 24H2: Key Changes & Improvements (Gradual Rollout with Toggle On) File Explorer For users with work/school accounts (Entra ID): File Explorer now shows people...

Windows 11 is once again reshaping its usability landscape, answering years of multi-monitor user frustration by finally bringing native notifications access to every display. For professionals, gamers, and productivity enthusiasts juggling more than one screen, this small yet long-awaited tweak...

For years, one of the most persistent frustrations for Windows users working with multi-monitor setups has been the limited functionality of the taskbar and system tray across secondary displays. Despite all the advancements in Windows 11—from its refined visual style to under-the-hood...

The anticipation building around Windows 11’s upcoming simultaneous multi-device audio output feature reflects a pivotal shift in how we interact with PC sound environments. For years, Windows users have clamored for the ability to play audio through several output devices at once—a staple in...

The upcoming ability to play audio through multiple output devices simultaneously is poised to significantly enhance the Windows 11 user experience, addressing one of the community’s longest-standing feature requests and delivering a much-anticipated multimedia capability. For years, users have...

For millions of Windows users worldwide, the system tray is much more than a cluster of icons—it’s an anchor for daily interaction with the operating system, a miniature command center for time, notifications, and app awareness. Recent events surrounding Microsoft’s attempt to overhaul this...

In a surprising yet refreshing move emblematic of responsive development, Microsoft has officially abandoned its proposed overhaul of the Windows 11 system tray, a decision following a wave of vocal user criticism. The technical press, led by outlets like Windows Latest and PCWorld, have...

Microsoft’s ongoing evolution of the Windows 11 operating system is a textbook example of how software development at a massive scale is as much about listening to users as it is about shipping new features. Nowhere is that delicate balance more visible than in the recent back-and-forth...

When Microsoft began testing a new, more streamlined taskbar for Windows 11, the intention seemed clear: reduce clutter, improve visual appeal, and give users a taste of leaner desktop organization. The update was modest at first glance—a tweak to the system tray that dropped the year from the...

For many Windows users, the system tray is a touchstone of familiarity, consistency, and critical information delivery—a seemingly minor aspect of the interface that carries an outsized weight in daily workflows. When Microsoft began testing a radically simplified system tray for Windows 11 with...