Microsoft has debuted a new built-in internet speed test on the latest Windows 11 versions, 25H2 and 24H2. It is now ...

Windows 11 adds a built-in internet speed test powered by Ookla, letting users check connection speed directly from system settings.

And here we go again. The software giant has confirmed a new issue affecting Microsoft account sign-ins on Windows 11 after installing the March 2026 update. According to the company, devices running ...

This change is reportedly being pushed by Scott Hanselman, a Microsoft veteran of over two decades who currently serves as Vice President and Member of Technical Staff. If it goes through, it would ...

If your Windows install is feeling creaky and you want to freshen up, or if you don't have Windows at all, the fastest way to fix things up is to simply do a clean install. Back up your important ...

Fix WiFi, DNS, Winsock, Proxy, DHCP & more — automatically. No installation. 64 KB. Instant. NetFixer is a free, portable Windows tool that automatically diagnoses and repairs internet connection ...

Clipchamp is free video-editing software from Microsoft. However, you need an active internet connection to edit videos in Clipchamp. Some users cannot use Clipchamp despite being connected to the ...

Tech expert ThioJoe introduces Windows’ Quick Machine Recovery feature, showing how to enable it and describing its role in automatically applying fixes during boot failures. He also highlights ...

Microsoft has seemingly disabled phone call activation for Windows 11, and perhaps older versions as well, making it impossible to activate Windows without an Internet connection. This is an unwelcome ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...

Is your Internet connection unstable? A website won’t load, or your PC can’t reach the router even though Wi-Fi is enabled? Before restarting everything and hoping for the best, Windows offers a ...