You can create File Explorer shortcuts in Windows 10 that will open specific folders, but there's a better way.

Windows only: Reader Juliana created a simple but extremely useful AutoHotkey script that creates a new folder in Explorer with a quick keystroke of Ctrl+N.

There are plenty of File Explorer alternatives for Windows 11, but really, you don't need them. And with PowerToys, you can make it even better.

It's as simple as can be, but many long-time users of Windows File Explorer don't know this simple shortcut that can be a real game changer for locating files.

Make File Explorer shortcut on Taskbar open your favorite folder in Windows 11/10 Right-click the Explorer taskbar icon and then again right-click the small Explorer icon and select Properties.

Q. Why is it so difficult to create a Desktop shortcut to Windows Explorer? I know how to launch it by clicking Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer, and I’ve made lots of ...

Windows doesn't let you pin folders to the Taskbar, but you can set up keyboard shortcuts that'll open them just as lickety-split.

This will put a shortcut to My Documents in the My Pictures folder. Henceforth, whenever Windows presents you with the My Pictures folder, just double-click the shortcut to switch to My Documents.