Windows and your apps may be using bandwidth quietly. These built-in settings help you find the drain and take control.

Hiding in plain sight.

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The new feature relies on Ookla Speedtest, one of the most widely used internet performance testing platforms. Instead of visiting a website or installing a separate app, users can now access the tool ...

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When you click on this new option, Windows 11 opens the default browser and loads up an Ookla-powered Speedtest experience. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) ...

Windows 11 is getting a built-in way to measure your connection speed, and it’s placed right where you already look when something feels off. Instead of jumping to a third-party site or installing ...

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