Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 Insider builds featuring a built-in network speed test, Emoji 16.0, shared audio controls, and stronger batch file security.

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Microsoft has issued a new optional preview update for Windows 11, giving users an early look at improvements expected to ...

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

Windows 11 Canary Build 28020.1673 (KB5077240) adds a built-in taskbar network speed test, expanded File Explorer dark mode, ...

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In brief: Testing internet speeds normally involves third-party services such as Ookla Speedtest (update: Microsoft is using just that), but a new Windows 11 preview build adds this functionality to ...

TL;DR: Microsoft's Windows 11 preview builds 26100.7918 and 26200.7918 introduce a built-in taskbar network speed test, native Sysmon support for advanced threat detection, faster resume-from-sleep ...

Windows 11 is adding a built-in speed test you can launch from the taskbar area, letting you quickly check Ethernet, Wi-Fi, ...