What’s been happening to me is that for a long time—first on Windows 10 and now on Windows 11—I started having an issue where my computer’s wired Ethernet connection suddenly loses internet access, and there’s no way to restore it unless I do one of three things:
Restart the computer
Restart...
Windows 11 now surfaces a one‑click path to a network speed test directly from the taskbar — but for now it’s a shortcut to Bing’s web tool (which itself delegates to Speedtest by Ookla), and it’s only available to Windows Insiders in preview channels.
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Microsoft has quietly started...
Microsoft has quietly placed a one‑click network speed test where many users already go to check connectivity — the Windows 11 system tray — but for now it behaves as a browser‑launched shortcut to Bing’s speed‑test widget rather than a native, in‑OS measurement engine. Background / Overview...
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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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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...
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Use Nearby Sharing in Windows 10/11 to Quickly Transfer Files Between PCs
Difficulty: Beginner | Time Required: 10 minutes
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Fix Intermittent Wi-Fi Drops and Slow Wireless in Windows 10/11
Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 20-30 minutes
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Microsoft has quietly put a new tool on the 2026 roadmap that promises to change how IT teams manage quality updates for Windows on corporate PCs: Windows Quality Update management policies in Microsoft Intune will let administrators approve and roll out individual quality updates — including...
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Seamlessly connecting an Android phone with a Windows PC has shifted from being a niche trick for tech enthusiasts to an essential part of the modern digital workflow. With features like Phone Link, Microsoft and Google have collaborated to break down the barriers between platforms, empowering...
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Microsoft has recently unveiled a significant update to its "Link to Windows" app, enhancing the integration between Android smartphones and Windows 11 PCs. This update introduces several new features aimed at improving user convenience and productivity.
Remote PC Locking
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Microsoft has unveiled a significant update to its Link to Windows app, aiming to enhance the integration between Android smartphones and Windows PCs. This refreshed experience introduces a modernized design, streamlined onboarding, and innovative features that empower users to manage their PCs...
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Sharing Wi-Fi access has traditionally involved manually entering complex passwords, a process prone to errors and inconvenience. To streamline this, Windows 11 introduces a feature that allows users to generate a QR code for their Wi-Fi network, enabling others to connect effortlessly by...
Sharing your internet connection has become a standard part of modern digital life, but many Windows 11 users are still surprised to learn that their PC can easily serve as a mobile hotspot. This simple yet powerful feature can transform your laptop or desktop into a wireless access point...
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