Microsoft Adds Built-in Network Speed Test to Windows 11 Taskbar

Microsoft is testing a built-in network speed test in Windows 11’s taskbar, alongside Sysmon integration and other feature ...

Windows 11 is getting a handy internet speed test built right into the taskbar

The network icon in the system tray's context menu and the Wi-Fi quick settings page in Windows 11 are getting buttons to let you quickly run a network speed test. (Takes you to Bing to do the speed ...
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I’ve Been Testing VPNs for Over a Decade. These Are the 9 VPN Settings I Enable for Optimal Privacy

Your VPN’s default settings might not be giving you all the protection you need, but adjust these settings to get a privacy ...
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How I disabled 13 AI features in Windows 11 safely, no third-party apps needed

In 2026, all major consumer-focused operating systems have AI baked in. However, Windows 11 is the only one getting all the hate, and it can all be laid at Microsoft’s door. The company went too far ...
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Microsoft says latest Windows 11 issue crashes explorer.exe, makes taskbar disappear, but a fix is rolling out

A bug in Windows 11 is crashing Explorer.exe, which could make your desktop UI disappear, including the taskbar. And if you don’t see the taskbar, you also cannot open the Start menu in most cases.