YouTuber TrigrZolt ran several tests pitting six generations of Windows - from XP to Windows 11 - against one another to see ...

If you're not happy with the default Windows file manager, you're in luck because there are plenty of options that improve on the original.

A Hyper Key is a single key that sends a modifier combination — usually Ctrl + Shift + Alt + Win. Since almost no application reserves this four-key combination, any shortcut created with it won't ...

We often point fingers at system files, apps, update caches, temporary data, or restore points when the C drive fills up. But ...

Microsoft has released the KB5070311 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 49 changes, including fixes for File Explorer freezes and search issues. KB5070311 is an optional ...

Microsoft is testing a “fix” to Windows 11’s File Explorer, which is supposed to improve its launch performance by preloading it in the background. But how fast is the ‘faster’ File Explorer? The move ...

Windows 11 loads, then the interface unravels — Explorer crashes, the Start Menu vanishes, all tied to Microsoft’s latest update. The Redmond giant has now officially confirmed a major bug affecting ...

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 ...

The digital heart of your Windows 11 experience—File Explorer—is typically a seamless gateway to your documents, photos, and applications. But what happens when this essential tool falters, greeting ...

Windows 11’s 24H2 update brings exciting new features, but it can also introduce frustrating issues, such as File Explorer crashing. When your file management tool repeatedly shuts down, preventing ...

If the search bar is not working in Windows 11, you can restart the File Explorer via Task Manager to fix the issue. In case you are unable to type in the search bar on your Windows 11 PC, rebuild the ...