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Windows 11 desktop showcasing Context menu and Speed test tool.
12+ useful Windows 11 features Microsoft tested in October 2026

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Microsoft is testing a wave of Windows 11 features, including a customizable context menu, native speed tests, better privacy controls, and some long-overdue Start menu options.

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Windows 11 new speed test tool built-in the Quick Settings interface.
I wanted Windows 11 to stop opening Bing for a speed test, and Microsoft is fixing it

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Microsoft is replacing Windows 11's Bing speed test shortcut with a built-in tool that displays download speed, upload speed, and ping.

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Close-up of the ASUS ProArt P16 keyboard deck highlighting the circular power button centered above backlit function keys and speaker grille.
Microsoft will finally replace Bing shortcut posing as a Windows 11 speed test

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft is turning a controversial Bing shortcut into a proper Windows 11 feature. The updated speed test tool works directly from Quick Settings rather than opening your browser.

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File Explorer from Windows 11
A cleaner, faster File Explorer context menu is rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft is testing a cleaner File Explorer context menu that focuses on commonly used actions and reduces clutter.

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Abstract Windows 11-style wallpaper featuring flowing blue ribbon-like shapes on a light blue gradient background.
Microsoft celebrates 12 years of Windows Insiders with free wallpapers

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft celebrated 12 years of Windows Insiders by releasing colorful new wallpapers inspired by the familiar Windows 11 Bloom background.

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A closeup of the Xbox Ally's Xbox button, D-pad, and joystick.
Microsoft gives XBOX mode a more handheld-friendly Gaming Task View

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft is testing a Gaming Task View in XBOX mode, giving Windows 11 users faster access to the desktop.

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Windows 11 desktop with the new Search UI.
Windows 11 is getting these 9 useful improvements in October 2026

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Discover the biggest Windows 11 Insider changes in October 2026, from a redesigned Search experience to better recovery and accessibility tools.

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Pavan Davuluri on stage for Microsoft in San Francisco
You can now test Microsoft's new Windows Search experience

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft is rolling out its redesigned Windows Search experience to Insiders, complete with faster performance and early support for inline actions.

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A Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra (Gen 11) Aura Edition laptop with a sleek design is open on a speckled gray surface. The screen displays a desktop with icons, set against a calming ocean background.
Prepare for Microsoft's Windows and Surface event with these cutting-edge features for Insiders

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Five new Insider builds preview Cloud rebuild, Magnifier improvements, File Explorer refinements, and other Windows features still in development.

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Windows Copilot key
More emojis are on the way to Windows 11

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 preview build lets you turn the dedicated Copilot key back into a standard Right Control key. It also adds support for Emoji 17.0 and improves File Explorer.

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