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Windows 11 adds a quick taskbar speed test for Insiders via Bing
technology6 days ago

Windows 11 adds a quick taskbar speed test for Insiders via Bing

Microsoft is testing a Windows 11 feature that adds a taskbar button to launch a network speed test via Bing (backed by Ookla). The tool is available to Windows 11 Insiders in the Release Preview channel and shows download/upload speeds and latency after testing. While convenient, it currently redirects to Bing rather than running entirely in-system, and some users may prefer a fully integrated, in‑OS speed test like Ookla’s Speedtest before a broader release.

via ZDNET|
#bing#insider-preview#speed-test
Windows 11 Preview adds built-in network speed test from the taskbar
technology6 days ago

Windows 11 Preview adds built-in network speed test from the taskbar

Microsoft’s Windows Insider builds 26100.7918 and 26200.7918 add a built‑in network speed test accessible from the taskbar: open the test via the Wi‑Fi/Cellular Quick Settings or the network icon in the system tray, and it launches in your default browser to measure Ethernet, Wi‑Fi, and Cellular performance to help troubleshoot connectivity.

via TechPowerUp|
#build-26100-26200#network-speed-test#taskbar
Windows 11’s next feature drop adds Emoji 16.0, Taskbar tweaks, and broader Settings upgrades
technology8 days ago

Windows 11’s next feature drop adds Emoji 16.0, Taskbar tweaks, and broader Settings upgrades

Microsoft’s Release Preview shows the next Windows 11 feature drop arriving in the coming weeks, led by Emoji 16.0 and Taskbar updates, plus a built‑in network speed test and a suite of Settings enhancements (Camera controls, built‑in Sysmon, account/Entra tweaks, and other UI improvements). The features are rolling out to Windows Insiders in Release Preview and are expected to reach all Windows 11 devices with the February security update in the coming weeks.

via Windows Central|
#emoji-16#feature-drop#sysmon
Patch rolls out to fix Windows 11 Explorer crash that hides the taskbar
technology25 days ago

Patch rolls out to fix Windows 11 Explorer crash that hides the taskbar

Microsoft confirms a Windows 11 bug that can crash Explorer.exe on sign-in when certain startup apps are configured, causing the desktop and taskbar to disappear; the fix is in the optional January 2026 update KB5074105 and is being rolled out gradually. The update also restores proper desktop.ini folder naming, fixes File Explorer hang, and addresses lock-screen and earlier black-screen issues tied to a Windows Update.

via Windows Latest|
#explorer-exe#kb5074105#taskbar
Windows 11 2026 Preview: Copilot AI, Calendar on the Taskbar, and Xbox-style UX Ahead
technology1 month ago

Windows 11 2026 Preview: Copilot AI, Calendar on the Taskbar, and Xbox-style UX Ahead

Windows Central previews multiple Windows 11 updates planned for 2026, including Copilot-powered Taskbar search, a modern Run dialog, an Outlook-linked Agenda view on the Taskbar, a full-screen Xbox mode for PCs, and a redesigned Copilot-powered Widgets board with Copilot Discover. Additional AI-driven features include Copilot Actions (agentic Windows), DreamScenes video wallpaper support, and a possible Copilot Chat in File Explorer. Microsoft is also expected to launch two 2026 releases: 26H1 for Snapdragon X2 PCs and 26H2 for all users, with opt-in/disable options via Settings.

via Windows Central|
#copilot#taskbar#technology
Latest Windows 11 Updates and Features Unveiled
technology4 months ago

Latest Windows 11 Updates and Features Unveiled

Microsoft has rolled out a Windows 11 update (KB5065789) that allows users to open the Notification Center from the Taskbar on any monitor, including secondary displays, addressing a long-standing request from power users. However, features like moving the Taskbar to the top or sides of the screen are still missing. The update enhances multi-monitor usability, making notifications more accessible across all displays.

via Windows Central|
#multi-monitor#notification-center#taskbar
Microsoft Enhances Windows 11 with Multi-Monitor Support and Taskbar Improvements
technology7 months ago

Microsoft Enhances Windows 11 with Multi-Monitor Support and Taskbar Improvements

Microsoft is rolling out an update to Windows 11 that allows users with multiple monitors to open the notification center and calendar on any display by clicking the taskbar clock, addressing a long-standing inconvenience for multi-monitor setups. The update is available in Dev and Beta channels, with a workaround using ViVeTool for those who haven't received it yet.

via Neowin|
#multi-monitor#notification-center#taskbar
Android 16's Desktop Mode Enhances Productivity and Security
technology7 months ago

Android 16's Desktop Mode Enhances Productivity and Security

Google is enhancing Android's Desktop Mode by adding a 'pin to taskbar' feature via a shortcut in the app's context menu, allowing users to easily access their favorite apps on the taskbar. This update, currently in the Android Canary build, aims to make Android more competitive with other desktop platforms and is part of Google's broader effort to unify Chrome OS and Android. The feature's rollout to stable versions is yet to be confirmed.

via Android Authority|
#android#android-canary#desktop-mode