Rejoice all ye doubters of network performance. Microsoft has announced a new speed test feature being integrated right into the Windows 11 taskbar, making it easier than ever to take your internet ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...

If you’re experiencing a sluggish internet connection, it’s probably time to check the speed. We’ll show you several ways to measure the speed of your internet connection using on-board tools in ...

There are two native ways to perform an Internet speed test from the Taskbar in Windows 11: Perform an Internet speed test using the Taskbar system tray Test Internet speed using Quick Settings. Let’s ...

Are you getting the internet speed you’re paying for? Should you blame a slow connection on your Wi-Fi router or internet provider? Can your internet handle things like online gaming or livestreaming?

Back in September of 2025, right before the release of Windows 11 version 25H2, Microsoft first started testing an inbuilt internet speed test feature on the OS. At the time details were scarce and we ...

Don't settle for sluggish Wi-Fi. Learn what internet speed tests mean and how to troubleshoot and fix common issues. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...