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AppWizard

December 24, 2025

Grandson Visits His Grandpa To Fix His Computer, But Ends Up Astounded With His Computer Knowledge And Minecraft Use

An 89-year-old grandfather surprised his grandson with his proficiency in using a Windows 10 laptop, having already installed the operating system and played Minesweeper. He requested help connecting to the internet and demonstrated knowledge of network diagnostics by using the Command Prompt. The grandson was astonished to learn that the grandfather had learned these skills from his wife. The story highlights that age does not limit one's ability to adapt to technology.

Winsage

September 14, 2025

Microsoft is finally giving us a handy network diagnostics tool, but not in the way you want

Windows 11 is introducing a new feature that allows users to check internet speeds directly from the network menu with a "Perform speed test" button. This feature, found in the latest Dev and Beta builds, directs users to a speed testing service via Bing. Currently, users cannot select alternative speed testing services. The speed test feature is part of a broader update that includes enhancements like mobile settings revamp and migration of functionalities from the Control Panel to the Settings page.

Winsage

September 14, 2025

Windows 11 will soon let you run a network speed test directly from the Taskbar — no third-party tools required

Microsoft is developing a feature for Windows 11 that allows users to conduct network speed tests directly from the Taskbar's system tray. This feature can be accessed by right-clicking the network icon or through a button in the Wi-Fi quick settings panel, launching Bing's integrated network speed test tool. It aims to simplify network diagnostics and verify internet speeds without relying on third-party applications. Additionally, Microsoft is working on other features for Windows 11, including a revamped Start menu, improved voice input, enhancements to mobile device settings, and a new handheld gaming mode. These features are currently in testing and are not linked to the upcoming Windows 11 version 25H2, which will maintain the same feature set as version 24H2.

Winsage

October 4, 2024

8 Windows system diagnostic commands you should memorize

The Command Prompt in Windows allows users to execute various commands for troubleshooting and system management. Key commands include: - Ping: Tests connectivity between devices by sending packets to an IP address or domain name. - PathPing: An enhanced version of ping that provides detailed information about network latency and packet loss at each hop. - Shutdown: Useful for troubleshooting, allowing access to the Advanced Start Options menu with "shutdown /r /o". - System File Checker (SFC): Scans for and repairs corrupted system files using "sfc /scannow". - Tracert: Tracks the path data takes across the network, providing insight into latency and potential bottlenecks. - Powercfg: Manages power settings and analyzes energy consumption with "powercfg /energy". - Netstat: Displays active network connections and their statuses, useful for monitoring network activity. - Chkdsk: Scans and repairs file system errors on hard drives with commands like "chkdsk /f" or "chkdsk /r".