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PCWorld reports that Microsoft is rolling out a built-in internet speed test for Windows 11, measuring download, upload speeds, and ping similar to Ookla. Users can access this long-awaited feature ...

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The test itself is run via the Speedtest service from Ookla, with which Microsoft collaborates. In practice, the feature therefore functions as a shortcut to a web-based speed test, not a local tool ...

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