New Windows 11 Insider Experimental build adds the ability to check your internet speed without a browser
A small change, but a handy one.
Windows 11 Insider program members may now test their internet speed without opening a browser, thanks to the latest experimental build 26340.9767. This feature can be accessed through Quick Settings or by right-clicking the network icon in the system tray. Users can view their download and upload speeds with just a click. Microsoft introduced this change to eliminate the need to navigate to a browser, as previous versions redirected to Bing for the speed test.
Other enhancements in this build include feature flags, mobile phone support in Quick Settings, a Magnifier keyboard shortcut, and an easier method to access Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Although there is no guarantee that these updates will make it to the stable version of Windows 11, this addition is seen as a positive step for users seeking an uncomplicated way to assess their internet connection.
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