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File Explorer is sluggish, buggy, and missing features—here's what to use instead

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Windows File Explorer hasn’t changed in years so I use this instead

Windows File Explorer hasn’t really changed in years. Sure, Windows 11 gave it a slight facelift with rounded corners, a more modern toolbar, and some subtle visual tweaks, but underneath, it’s still ...
PC World

Can’t find that file? These advanced Windows Search tips can help

Let’s face it: Searching your PC for files within Windows has always been mildly confusing, especially with several options for searching right within Windows 10 and 11. But if you’re convinced that a ...
Neowin

More fixes for Windows 11 File Explorer arrive in new Explorer Tab Utility update

Explorer Tab Utility, the tool that helps users fix Windows 11 File Explorer issues, has received a new update bringing new features like session persistence and more. Back in February, we reported on ...
Neowin

Windows 11 gets a new File Explorer feature, Start menu fixes, and more in new builds0 0

Microsoft is finishing this week with two new Windows 11 preview builds. One is available in the Dev Channel (26200.5733), and one in the Beta Channel (26120.5733). Both share the same changelog with ...
Business Insider

7 ways to troubleshoot if your File Explorer is freezing in Windows 11

If your File Explorer is freezing in Windows 11, try to restart it in Task Manager, or restart your computer entirely. You can also clear the File Explorer cache and perform an SFC scan using the ...

Windows 11’s ‘Send to’ menu is a mess. Fix it in seconds

Unnecessary "Send to" entries can accumulate in Windows 11's File Explorer. Here's how to delete them quickly and keep the ...
ZDNet

Windows 11 update breaks File Explorer - among other glitches

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Digital Trends

Copilot is coming to your Windows taskbar and File Explorer

Microsoft is bringing Copilot to the Windows 11 taskbar and File Explorer. The update turns the plain old search box into something that actually understands how you ask questions. Type “When is my ...