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If you're not a fan of the default Start Menu experience on Windows 11, then consider installing this free and open-source alternative instead.

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Addressing one of the most persistent complaints since the operating system’s launch, Microsoft confirmed at Ignite 2025 that Windows 11 will finally regain a functional taskbar calendar. Set for a ...

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Microsoft wants to turn Windows 11 into an “agentic” OS, and we’re starting to see how this is going to happen at the company’s Ignite conference in San Francisco. This morning, the company detailed ...

There are two native ways to perform an Internet speed test from the Taskbar in Windows 11: Perform an Internet speed test using the Taskbar system tray Test Internet speed using the Quick Settings.