Network Performance
The latest Network Performance coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Auto Duplex Works, Jumbo Frames Don't: The Windows 11 Ethernet Tweaks You Can Ignore
Most Windows 11 users should leave their Ethernet adapter settings alone. That's the bottom line from networking experts who caution that popular checklists of advanced tweaks—changing duplex from...
May 2026 Patch Tuesday KB5089549 Fails on Win11 24H2/25H2, Slows Networks
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday rollout for May 12, 2026, took an unexpected turn as the cumulative update KB5089549 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 began triggering installation failures and system...
PlayStation Portal Cloud Streaming Upgrade: Complete PS5 Gaming Anywhere
Sony has officially delivered the long-awaited cloud streaming upgrade for the PlayStation Portal, transforming the handheld device from a limited Remote Play accessory into a comprehensive cloud...
Microsoft Plants a Bing Speed Test Shortcut in the Taskbar and Teases AI Oversight in New Insider Builds
A quiet update this week to Windows 11 Insider Preview builds plants a one-click internet speed test directly into the taskbar network flyout, but it’s not the native diagnostic tool power users...
Parallels Desktop 26 adds macOS Tahoe support and enterprise policy controls.
Parallels Desktop 26 lands just as Apple pivots to a year-based naming scheme for macOS and Microsoft pushes Windows 11 version 25H2 toward general availability—bringing explicit macOS Tahoe...
Comprehensive Guide to Optimizing Ethernet Connectivity on Windows 11
Optimizing Ethernet connectivity on Windows 11 is about far more than merely plugging in a cable and trusting the default settings. While Microsoft’s out-of-the-box configuration does provide a...
July 2025 Xbox Update Reshapes PC Gaming with Streamlined Game Bar and Faster Cloud Switching
Microsoft’s July 2025 Xbox Update: Ushering a New Era for PC Gaming and Cloud Integration The landscape of PC gaming is at a pivotal crossroads. Microsoft’s July 2025 update to the Xbox ecosystem...
Microsoft Connected Cache: Revolutionizing Enterprise Bandwidth and Windows Update Management
Microsoft’s official rollout of Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) signals a pivotal evolution in enterprise network management, promising to reshape how organizations leverage bandwidth for updates,...
Master SMB 3.1.1 on Windows Server 2022: Secure, Tune & Scale for 2025
As Windows continues to anchor itself at the center of what drives modern enterprise computing, the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol persists as the backbone for secure file sharing, collaborative...
Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds: A Deep Dive into Recent Updates and Community Feedback
Recent Windows 11 Insider Preview builds have brought a flurry of improvements and fixes, focusing on stability, accessibility, and user experience. This article delves into the key features and...
Switch to Linux on Mini PCs to Fix Wi-Fi Dropouts and Flickering
Mini PCs have revolutionized computing with their compact size and portability, but they often come with frustrating connectivity and display issues when running Windows. Many users report problems...
Windows 11’s Built-In Hotspot: Share Any Internet Connection Wirelessly
Sharing your internet connection with others—or even with your own devices—has become an essential feature in today’s hyper-connected world. For Windows 11 users, the ability to transform a PC...