One of the simplest configuration changes that I have made since making the switch to Windows 11 last year was to configure the File Explorer to open to the This PC screen. Normally, when you open ...

In this tutorial, we will show you how to always open desktop folders and external folder links in a new tab of File Explorer on a Windows 11/10 PC. By default, whenever we open a folder from the ...

If your File Explorer is freezing in Windows 11, there are several relatively simple fixes for the problem.

Windows 11's File Explorer is a good app. It might not be the fastest one, especially when compared with the old File Explorer from Windows 10, but it makes up for that with additional features, such ...

This article explains how to change file extensions in Windows 11, as well as discusses the difference between file extensions and file types.

Unlike in the old days, Windows 11's File Explorer opens by default not to "This PC" with all your drives, but to the new Home page with quick access to user folders, favorites and shared files. To ...

A common feature in almost every File Explorer alternative is the dual-pane interface, and the Files app also has it. This splits your window into two parts, either horizontal or vertical, so you ...

You can access four new Copilot skills directly from File Explorer. You can summarize, ask questions, and compare up to five files. The process supports Microsoft 365 files, PDFs, and web files.

Enhance Windows File Explorer with these 3 essential add-ons that fix common pain points, improve functionality, and customize the interface to suit your needs.

Accessing your Google Drive files on a computer typically requires opening a web browser — a process that can feel cumbersome, especially when you're juggling ...

If Explorer crashes when opening a large folder, we need to reduce the load on Explorer, essentially in Windows 11/10. Check ...