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I tried dozens of Windows file managers — and still came back to File Explorer

Since my Windows XP days, I've felt that File Explorer could be much better. Naturally, I've switched to File Explorer alternatives, several of which offer dual-pane setups and keyboard-driven power ...
Windows Latest

Windows 11 KB5079473 quietly made File Explorer faster when searching ‘This PC’ or multiple drives

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

First look at the upcoming File Explorer redesign in Windows 11

Several software clues found in the recent Windows 11 preview updates hinted at a potential File Explorer redesign and feature upgrade. Now we have the first look at the new File Explorer. Every time ...
TechSpot

Windows 11's File Explorer will soon unzip files faster

In brief: If you frequently deal with zipped files, File Explorer should soon perform notably better during extraction. Developers have optimized the feature in the latest Windows 11 Preview Build. It ...
Liliputing

Coming to Windows 11: File Explorer tabs, Start Menu folders, and better touch support

Microsoft is finally bringing tabs to the Windows File Explorer, allowing you to open multiple views in the same window, while flipping between directories or other items through a menu at the top of ...
Techno-Science.net

9 Best Windhawk Mods to Unlock the Best Windows Experience

Windhawk lets you add features, tweak UI behavior, and restore classic elements in Windows, and these nine mods make it shine, from per-monitor Alt+Tab and better File Explorer sizes to taskbar ...