Microsoft is testing a built-in network speed test in Windows 11’s taskbar, alongside Sysmon integration and other feature updates in preview builds.

The Ethernet port on your TV could be slowing down your streaming experience rather than speeding it up.

Microsoft is previewing an open-source command-line tool designed to speed up Windows application development, testing, and delivery.

This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

Microsoft has patched the Windows Notepad remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2026-20841, warning users to install February 2026 updates to block exploits.

Intel has released a new Wi-Fi driver for Windows 10 and 11 with a new toggle that should help improve Wi-Fi connectivity.

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