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The Windows File Explorer is still so bad when it comes to networked drives — here's why

In certain respects, File Explorer is better on Windows 11. However, it still has problems. For instance, the search feature is still slow and doesn’t always produce the best results. I turn to ...
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The Windows File Explorer was slowing me down, so I replaced it with this

It’s an excellent third-party file manager that prioritizes two things: speed and simplicity. If you are tired of waiting on ...
Windows Central

File Explorer

Imitation is flattery A recent update to Files, a third-party file manager on Windows 11, adds a new layout picker that Microsoft should emulate. COPILOT EVERYWHERE Microsoft Copilot could soon be ...
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Hate what Microsoft did with File Explorer? Try this alternative.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. File Explorer is a bit of a mess. The application, which is how ...
Windows Central

This award-winning Windows file explorer app just got an update, and it's gorgeous

Windows 11 Windows 11’s best File Explorer alternative just got smarter with real‑time feedback Windows 11 Windows 11’s File Explorer gets a 2025 refresh — see the best features ...
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 ...
PC World

Windows 12: How to try tomorrow’s new features, today

The last major Windows 11 23H2 feature update was released in Fall 2023. Contrary to previous fears, Windows 10 users are not completely excluded from further development. Microsoft is also planning ...