Windows Report

Windows 11 File Explorer Still Feels Inconsistent, Microsoft Reveals Why

Microsoft explains why File Explorer scrolling feels inconsistent in Windows 11, pointing to legacy Win32 code and modern UI ...
Digital Trends

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

For now, it’s only available to those in the Insider preview program. The core of the fix is about working smarter, not harder: Microsoft wants to stop File Explorer from performing the same indexing ...
ExtremeTech

Windows 11 File Explorer Will Finally Use Less RAM

Microsoft is rolling out an update to Windows 11 File Explorer that reduces RAM usage during file searches. The company announced improvements in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7523, which is ...
Android

Windows 11’s File Explorer Redesign Promises Faster, Cleaner, and Smarter Navigation

Microsoft is testing an updated File Manager with a new redesigned menu and performance enhancements in the Windows 11 Insider Preview build. The file manager now loads certain elements in advance so ...
Windows Report

Windows 11 KB5083631 Release Preview Speeds Up File Explorer, Adds Xbox Mode & More

Windows 11 Release Preview KB5083631 adds Xbox mode, makes File Explorer snappier, improves input, and haptic feedback.
TechSpot

Windows 11 File Explorer keeps getting worse, now with added AI

Editor's take: Windows 11 brought a slew of UI changes and "improvements" few users welcome. File Explorer's state is particularly dire, yet Microsoft shows no sign of backing off its relentless quest ...
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I stopped letting Windows 11 help with my files—my PC feels faster now

The reason Windows File Explorer feels more broken than ever is because Microsoft has added a lot of bloat under the hood. The more features they add to "help" you with your files, the more unstable ...
Neowin

Microsoft tests new Windows 11 File Explorer features, popular clock feature in build 27938

Microsoft has released a new Canary build 27938 for Windows 11 Insiders with improvements like bug fixes and new features. Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 build for Insiders flighting the ...
Neowin

Windows 11 25H2 gets faster File Explorer with improved context menus, and more in new build

Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 preview build in Dev/Beta channels, offering users the chance to try improved context menus in File Explorer, the new full-screen Xbox experience, and more.
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft testing new AI features in Windows 11 File Explorer

Microsoft is testing new File Explorer AI-powered features that will enable Windows 11 users to work with images and documents without needing to open the files. Known as "AI actions," they can ...
TechRepublic

Microsoft to Showcase AI in Windows 11 26H2 Taskbar, File Explorer

Microsoft to Showcase AI in Windows 11 26H2 Taskbar, File Explorer Your email has been sent The upcoming Windows 11 26H2 release is expected later in 2026, and early previews suggest a familiar ...