{"id":32553,"date":"2026-10-07T10:17:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T14:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thundercloud.net\/infoave\/new\/?p=32553"},"modified":"2026-10-07T10:17:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T14:17:20","slug":"a-new-windows-feature-lets-you-check-your-internet-speed-right-from-your-desktop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thundercloud.net\/infoave\/new\/a-new-windows-feature-lets-you-check-your-internet-speed-right-from-your-desktop\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Windows Feature Lets You Check Your Internet Speed Right from Your Desktop"},"content":{"rendered":"

A New Windows Feature Lets You Check Your Internet Speed Right from Your Desktop<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have an updated version of Windows 11, you have a new way to check your internet speed, and I’ll bet you never noticed it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Microsoft has added a quick shortcut directly into the Taskbar, so you no longer need to open your browser or search for speed-test sites to test your connection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is how to use it:<\/span><\/p>\n

Look at the bottom-right corner of your screen (the system tray area near the clock) where your Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or Cellular network icon sits.<\/span><\/p>\n

Right-click on that network icon. In the pop-up menu, select “Perform speed test”. Windows will instantly open a speed test right from your desktop to check your current download speed, upload speed, and ping without requiring extra software downloads or wading through speed-checking websites.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Windows<\/p>\n

If you don’t see the option yet, make sure your computer is completely up to date by heading to Settings > Windows Update and installing the latest feature updates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Windows 11 Speed Check is a simple, convenient feature that makes checking your internet connection and download speed a whole lot easier!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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