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One of the best File Explorer alternatives now seamlessly works with PowerToys

If you're not a huge fan of the stock Windows File Explorer, you can always replace it with a third-party app. Sure, it's not an officially-supported solution, but it can make the difference between ...

Popular file manager for Windows 11 gets integration with one of PowerToys' best utilities

Files is among the best file managers for Windows 11, and its latest update makes it even better by integrating one of my ...

Microsoft tests File Explorer search optimisation to reduce RAM usage in Windows 11

A new Windows 11 Insider update optimises File Explorer search by removing redundant indexing operations, promising faster ...

Can Epstein files be unredacted with a simple copy and paste? What we know

There is at least one document among the files currently released in which redacted text can be viewed through copy and paste ...

DOJ releases huge set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump, says more documents to come

The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files ...

What's in the Epstein files? A reader's guide to the documents

Here is a guide to what the Justice Department has released about its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and what to look for ...
PC Gamer

Windows 11's latest update includes a free File Explorer flashbang bug for dark mode users wanting to relive their early Counter-Strike days

Just remember, we're all Microsoft's QA testers now. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Add us as a preferred source on Google In a ...
TweakTown

Microsoft's plan to speed up File Explorer in Windows 11 backfires: double the RAM, still slow

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 ...
Digital Trends

Windows 11’s “fast” File Explorer is slower than ever and hogs more RAM

Why this is important: File Explorer isn’t a niche app; it’s the core of how you browse files, move folders, open documents, manage downloads, and more. If it doesn’t feel snappy, everything else on ...
HotHardware

Microsoft Is Testing A File Explorer Trick To Speed Up Load Times In Windows 11

The latest Windows Insider build for Windows 11 features numerous performance fixes and additions, especially for File Explorer. One of the fixes, pictured below, is a reorganized right-click context ...
The Verge

Microsoft is speeding up and decluttering File Explorer in Windows 11

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 ...
PC Gamer

Windows 11 is going to start quietly preloading File Explorer in the background to make it faster, which is a good reminder that you should probably try a different file ...

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 ...