Microsoft rolls out fix for Windows 11 File Explorer bug after 15-month wait
Better late than never?
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User-activated bug in Windows File Explorer unintentionally boosts performance
It comes at a price, but a small one
More File Explorer changes and Android file sharing coming to Windows 11
The Windows 11 native RGB lighting controller also arrives
Windows 11 bug is making File Explorer open at random
While not a guaranteed fix, many have had success by simply closing File Explorer after use
Latest Windows 11 dev build adds new File Explorer and photo gallery features
A new way to view your photos could be on the horizon
Latest Windows 11 Insider build adds tabs to File Explorer
Could the long-requested feature finally arrive?
'Everything' is desktop search for Windows, but better
If you feel that Windows Search isn't working as it should, Everything is a good alternative for handy local search for all your files and folders. Check out more like this in our essential apps to install.
Microsoft testing ads for its services in the Windows 11 File Explorer
Subscriptions, subscriptions, subscriptions
Microsoft is planning to bring tabs to File Explorer in Windows 11
One of the most highly-requested File Explorer features is coming soon
Q-Dir is a free advanced alternative to Windows File Explorer
Q-Dir stands for Quad-Directory-Explorer, it features a 4-window view with multiple tabs, allowing you to more easily manage all your files and folders on your local drive, network folder, or any storage device.
Files is a better looking Windows File Explorer with tabs, and more features
"Files" is basically what the Windows File Explorer should be: consistent Windows 11 design language, browser-like tabbing, and user-friendly settings.
5 Windows File Explorer Alternatives You Should Try
The Windows File Explorer hasn't fundamentally changed over the years, but luckily there are many better alternatives that are available for free, or at least to try. We check out some of the best of them.
Remove the "3D Objects" Folder and Other Shortcuts From Windows' File Explorer
#tbt Windows 10 introduced a "3D Objects" File Explorer shortcut that takes up unnecessary space by default. This article shows how to remove that annoyance and other such shortcuts (Music, Videos, etc), so you can personalize as you want.
Microsoft rumored to be planning a Fluent Design revamp for Windows 10's File Explorer in 2020
Non-official concept art shows the possibilities
10+ Tools for Finding and Deleting Duplicate Files on Windows
We've covered many ways that you can save space on your storage drives over the years and deleting duplicate files on your system could easily result in a sizable clean out if only a few large files are found. Although Windows doesn't provide a direct solution, there are many apps that can help, so here's a quick look at them.
Add Tabs to File Explorer and Other Applications Ahead of Windows 10's "Sets" Feature
While tabs have been a core part of web browsers for more than a decade, Microsoft is finally in the process of introducing a tabbed interface to the File Explorer and other applications. But if you don't want to wait any longer, there are a few third-party tools that offer the feature by one means or another.
How to Recover Data From a Corrupt ZIP File
As what may be the most common way to store and share multiple files, the ZIP file format is used by essentially everyone online. With that said, there's a good chance you'll eventually come across one that has been corrupted, but everything's not lost.
New Total Commander adds support for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
Total Commander is regarded by many as the best replacement for Windows Explorer. Its latest release, version 9.10, looks to further solidify that status with various improvements, support for the W10's Fall Creators Update and support for multiple screens with different DPIs per screen.