Microsoft is testing a new option in the Windows 11 system tray. It will allow you to quickly run a network speed test.
The feature was spotted by reliable Windows Insider, Phantomofearth, who says that Microsoft is testing it in the Windows Insider Program. According to screenshots that the leaker posted on X, the option is available via the Windows 11's network and internet icon, or in this case, the Wi-Fi icon. Right-clicking on the button will display a pop-up menu with a new option.
It's simply called "Perform Speed Test", and has a speedometer icon. A second screenshot shared by the leaker shows a "Test internet speed" button in the bottom right corner of the network/Wi-Fi selection panel in the quick settings page.
Tom's Hardware says both of these options are functionally similar. As for the test itself, clicking on either of the 2 options opens Bing in your web browser to run the speed test. Of course, it does. This is essentially a web shortcut to run the speed test, not a built-in app. You could do the same yourself, just open Bing and type speed test, and you should see a speed test widget that you can use to check how fast your internet connection's performance is.
I typically use https://fast.com/ (Netflix's speed test) because it is easy to remember, it's just four letters and Ctrl + Enter. And it initiates a speed test directly without needing any further input. I'm assuming Microsoft wants to offer a similar, faster experience with its shortcut. I suppose it might be useful for people who don't know how to check their internet's speed.
Windows 11's speed test shortcut is currently available for testers running the Canary, Dev and Beta channels of the Windows Insider Program. It might be more useful to have an actual app that does the speed test without opening the browser.
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