If File Explorer on Windows 11 is running slowly and driving you crazy, this simple change to the settings will smooth out ...

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Windows 11/10 includes a new UWP Windows File Explorer app file, that is optimized for Touch devices and includes a Dark theme as well. This post will show you how to access this hidden Explorer app.

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 ...

The latest Windows 11 preview build mentions a fix for File Explorer that should stop it from flash banging you in dark mode.

Microsoft is preparing a major Windows 11 reliability update for May 2026 with improvements across File Explorer, ...

An old debugging tale reveals how mysterious File Explorer crashes on Windows were not related to the OS or Microsoft at all.

File Explorer is the default app for managing files on Windows. Despite improvements over the years, it has remained a frustrating tool to use because it's so slow and clunky. It's been such a problem ...

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Adding tabs to File Explorer is one of the most-requested features for Windows 10. Despite users clamoring for it, Microsoft so far hasn’t delivered. But you don’t have to wait on Microsoft to get ...

One of the simplest configuration changes that I have made since making the switch to Windows 11 last year was to configure the File Explorer to open to the This PC screen. Normally, when you open ...