I've been customizing my Windows UI extensively for about five years now, and these are the programs, resources, and tools I ...

File Explorer is the default app for managing files on Windows. Despite improvements over the years, it has remained a frustrating tool to use because it’s so slow and clunky.

Launch File Explorer by clicking its icon in the Windows Taskbar or pressing Win + E. Click the three-dots icon at the end of the top menu and select Options.

Learn how to show or hide file icon overlay on thumbnails in Windows 11/10 using File Explorer Options and Registry Editor.

And then there’s cloud integrations. File Explorer heavily prioritizes OneDrive; Files considers it like other cloud services including Dropbox, iCloud, Google Drive, and more.

There's no shortage of File Explorer alternatives (XYPlorer being a popular choice), and this was the case even before Windows 11. But none of them feature as modern or polished a design as the ...

The new File Explorer in Windows 11 2023 Update is getting a makeover. Microsoft is using something called WinUI 3 and XAML to update the code, making it more modern.

Click “Apply,” then “OK.” If you’re on Windows 10, find this setting by navigating to “File Explorer -> View (tab) -> Options -> Change folder and search options -> View (tab).” 5. Remove Ads in ...

Beware, though, as Microsoft appears to have switched up how it counts the icons. On my PC, the “first” icon is File Explorer, not the Start, Search or virtual desktops icon to its left.

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 preview build with new features such as File Explorer access keys, a new VPN status indicator, and a new way to copy two-factor authentication (2FA) codes ...