File Explorer lacks polish and shortcuts that I’ve come to expect from modern apps. You can middle-click to open a folder in ...

Microsoft seems to have heard the criticism against AI Actions in File Explorer and will let users turn them off if desired.

To restore a file, right-click on it and choose Restore (rather than Delete forever ). To restore multiple files, use the Shift key or the Ctrl/Cmd (Windows/macOS) key to select all the files you want ...

In the latest Windows Insider beta update released November 21, Microsoft announced the arrival of its full-screen Xbox experience for laptops and desktops alongside a number of other new features and ...

When I first upgraded to Windows 11, I tried to convince myself that the interface quirks were just the price of progress. I ...

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused bright white flashes when launching File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11 ...

Microsoft is addressing slow File Explorer launches in Windows 11. A new feature will preload the application in the background. This aims to eliminate delays and make the interface load instantly.

Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. is a senior editor and author of ...

TL;DR: Windows 11's File Explorer remains slower than Windows 10 despite a fix that preloads the app at startup, doubling its RAM usage without significantly improving speed. The slower performance ...

Microsoft is testing a new optional feature that preloads File Explorer in the background to improve launch times and performance on Windows 11 systems. According to Microsoft, the app will load ...

Windows XXX: First introduced as "Windows Explorer" back in the Windows 95 era, File Explorer has been an integral part of the PC operating system for decades. File Explorer now serves double duty as ...