Windows 11's new "internet speed test" tool sounds handy… until you click it. Turns out it's basically just a glorified shortcut that launches Bing in your browser. A couple of days ago, Microsoft ...

Microsoft is rolling out a new internet speed test feature in Windows 11 that’s accessible directly from the taskbar for user convenience. PCWorld reports this feature is actually just a shortcut to a ...

There's been a lot of talk about internet speed lately. From various company taglines -- "Don't take slow for an answer" -- to the latest news about Japan's internet data transmission record, it's all ...

Windows 11 has gained cross-device resume, MIDI upgrades, Sysmon, and more in early 2026. Here are all the new features and ...

Russia is stepping up its tests of systems designed to keep millions of people from accessing information online in times of political unrest, shutting off mobile internet access in the capital in ...

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Windows 11 now lets users choose their default user folder name during setup. The new OOBE option fixes the 5-letter folder ...

Windows 11 March 2026 Patch Tuesday update adds Emoji 16.0, Sysmon, network speed test, reliability improvements, and security fixes.

Tyler is a writer for CNET covering laptops and video games. He's previously covered mobile devices, home energy products and broadband. He came to CNET straight out of college, where he graduated ...

The internet is grilling McDonald's CEO for a video he shared of himself trying out the fast-food chain's latest burger. McDonald's is set to release its Big Arch burger in the United States for a ...

Gesture control robotics replaces traditional buttons and joysticks with natural hand movements. This approach improves user ...

Fifth in a series about the Alexandria Film Festival, Nov. 7-10. See https://alexfilmfest.com/ The Alexandria Film Festival takes place Nov. 7-10 at the Beatley ...