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 tool is available in the network icon in the taskbar, but actually opens the existing Speedtest tool inside Bing. Users ...

The beta update is now available to Release Preview Channel insiders, labeled Windows 11 version 24H2 Build 26100 and 25H2 Build 26200. The new features from ...

In the spring and summer of 1991, Torvalds hacked on a simple Unix‑like kernel for his 386 PC. He wanted to learn about operating systems, dial into the local Usenet server, and build a more capable ...

Discover five lesser-known open-source apps that significantly improve the clipboard, files, apps, sharing, and media ...

Windows 11 offers a modern look but can be tricky for users to manage audio settings due to familiar options being relocated. Adjusting your default audio device is important if you frequently switch ...

If your PC has a GPS chip, its location can be accurately pinpointed. In the rare case your PC has a SIM card, Windows can triangulate its location using the signal strengths of surrounding phone ...

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One of the many long-standing oddities of Windows is that it has never had native support for NVMe SSDs, despite them being around for well over a decade and being the standard option for modern ...

A little-known Windows 11 feature can alert users whenever a new program configures itself to launch at startup, helping stop slowdowns before they begin. With additional free tools, users can also ...

Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. is a senior editor and author of ...