Windows 11 is getting a new feature called "Perform speed test," which, as the name suggests, performs a internet speed test.

Networking issues have long been the bane of PC users, and they're right up there with printer problems in how annoying they can be. Whether you're rocking the latest high-end networking gear or just ...

Running a network speed test is a helpful way to determine if you're getting the speed promised by your internet provider. Normally, you have to trigger such a test from a third-party web page like ...

After upgrading the system from an older Windows version, say Windows 8 to a new Windows version, say Windows 10 or Windows 11, some users receive the “Windows did ...

Microsoft has tried to make it easy to set up a Windows XP network, share files and printers, and share an Internet connection. The Home Networking Wizard makes all the necessary network settings ...

In our continuing look at what’s new and improved in the upcoming release of Windows Server 2003 today’s focus will be on networking and communications. Traditional Windows networking based on the ...

Power users reach for a connection test whenever their ping goes over 25 milliseconds. So it’s a good thing they won’t have ...

When you close the Sandbox, all the applications with all their files and state are permanently deleted. Networking in Windows Sandbox allows users to enable or disable network access within the ...

Whether you’ve plopped down cash for the well-advertised MacBook Air or have had an Apple or two among your Windows PCs for ages, these two operating systems can share files, printers, and more. This ...

The just-released Windows Home Server (WHS) from Microsoft Corp. is a surprisingly powerful networking tool that offers some of the sophisticated networking capabilities you would expect from big-boy ...

My desktop occasionally fails to shut down properly. It seems to complete Windows’ shutdown process, but then just freezes–without actually turning off. Pressing the power button accomplishes nothing.

Microsoft is preparing easier access to network settings in Windows 11. Shortcuts will appear on the taskbar to run an ...