When’s the last time you used File Explorer’s “Display file icon on thumbnails” option? How about the Sharing wizard? If the answer is “never,” you’re not alone. Microsoft has taken some usage data ...

Looking for a photo? Need a quick peek at your documents? File Explorer can help you get it done—if you know these tricks.

In this post, we will show you how to tweak Windows File Explorer using WinSetView. WinSetView is an open-source tool that allows you to set desired views for different types of folders in the Windows ...

You can check out the list of items being removed below, with Microsoft noting that they aren't disappearing entirely - though they'll only be accessible via modifying registry settings. This means ...

The new Insider Preview build of Windows 11 that was released this week introduces some handy and oft-requested new features, including the ability to write in any text field with Windows Ink and ...

Stop fighting File Explorer.

Microsoft has been tinkering with almost every aspect of Windows 11 since it launched in October of 2021. It's been seeding new features to its Insider channel, taking feedback, then refining the user ...

When accessing your files, File Explorer is your go-to option. When you click on File Explorer, it opens up a default view that gives you access to the default folders, like desktop and pictures, ...

Windows 11 KB5079473 March 2026 Update quietly shipped with a performance boost that could make the 'search' bar in File ...

Windows 11 in 2026 will bring taskbar fixes, better performance, lower RAM usage, and fewer updates as Microsoft responds to ...

Today: Our telemetry tells us almost nobody uses these options, so we're taking them out. But don't worry, you can still access them via a registry hack. Six months from now: Nobody is using these ...

File Explorer is an essential Windows OS component that allows users to manage files and folders on their computers. However, sometimes, it might not respond as expected, causing frustration. This is ...