Windows finally gets a built-in internet speed test tool – how to try it
Source: ZDNet ·
Available to Windows Insiders, the built-in tool measures your upload and download speeds over Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
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Does the internet performance on your Windows PC ever feel sluggish? Testing the actual speed can tell you if it matches what you expect or what’s promised from your internet provider. To run a speed test in the past, you typically had to go to a dedicated website or install a special app. Now Microsoft is rolling out an integrated speed test tool designed to save your time. Also: The right way to run an internet speed test Currently available to Windows Insiders using the Experimental channel , the new built-in internet speed tester measures your download and upload speeds over Ethernet or Wi-Fi. The tool first tests your download performance and then segues to uploads. The final results show you the average speeds for both. To try the new tool, you need to be part of Microsoft’s Windows Insider Program if you haven’t already joined. When setting this up, make sure you choose the Experimental channel. Since these Insider builds can be unstable, don’t do this on your primary PC.…