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Microsoft is adding a built-in internet speed test directly to Windows 11.

The tool will replace the existing tester, which takes you to a Bing web page.

The new tool is currently available in the latest Windows Insider build.

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

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. Instead, use a spare computer, a dual-boot setup, or a virtual machine.…