Network · How-to
How to Show Internet Speed on Taskbar in Windows 11
Show live upload and download speed on the Windows 11 taskbar in 2 minutes. A free method, step by step, plus the built-in alternatives.
Read guideWindows Guides, Fixes & Tips
Step-by-step help for Windows 11 & 10: network, performance, battery, files and more. 11 guides and counting.
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Network · Compare
Best Net Speed Meter Apps for Windows 11 & 10
The best net speed meter apps for Windows 11 & 10 compared: live widgets, speed tests, data plans and per-app bandwidth. Which one fits you?
System · How-to
How to Check Battery Health on Windows 11 Laptops
Check battery health on Windows 11: create a battery report, read design vs full charge capacity and cycle count, and keep your battery healthy.
Network · How-to
How to Check Data Usage on Windows 11 (and Set a Limit)
Check data usage on Windows 11 per network and per app, set a monthly data limit, and get warned before you go over your cap.
System · How-to
How to Find and Remove Duplicate Files on Windows
Find and remove duplicate files on Windows 11 and 10 safely: why File Explorer is not enough, how to scan, review and remove copies to the Recycle Bin.
Network · How-to
How to See Which Apps Use Internet on Windows 11
See which apps use internet on Windows 11 and 10 right now: Task Manager, Resource Monitor, data usage in Settings, and a live per-app monitor.
Network · How-to
How to Show Internet Speed on Taskbar in Windows 10
Show live download and upload speed on the Windows 10 taskbar for free, plus the Task Manager trick and how to test your internet speed on Windows 10.
Network · How-to
How to Show Internet Speed on Taskbar in Windows 11
Show live upload and download speed on the Windows 11 taskbar in 2 minutes. A free method, step by step, plus the built-in alternatives.
System · How-to
How to Speed Up Windows 11: 10 Safe Steps
Speed up Windows 11 safely: trim startup apps, free disk space, update drivers and tune power and visual settings. 10 steps, easiest first.
Network · Explainer
Mbps vs MB/s: What Your Internet Speed Really Means
Mbps vs MB/s explained: why your 100 Mbps plan downloads at about 12 MB/s, how to convert between them, and which unit each app uses.
Network · Explainer
Upload vs Download Speed: What's the Difference?
Upload vs download speed explained simply: what each one does, how much you need for calls, streaming and gaming, and how to test both.
Network · Fix
Why Is My Wi-Fi Slow? 10 Fixes for Windows 11
Why is your Wi-Fi slow on Windows 11 or 10? Find the cause with a quick test, then work through 10 fixes, easiest first.
Tools mentioned in these guides
Net Speed Meter
Test Net Speed
Net Speed Meter Plus
DU Net Meter
PC Health Optimizer
Battery ZX