Microsoft has quietly confirmed that it’s rolling out a faster File Explorer on Windows 11, and you no longer have to join the Insider Program to try it. This change is included in the June 2026 ...

Dragging your feet on an OS upgrade? Microsoft is giving you more time with Windows 10, but here are some easy ways to check out Windows 11.

Microsoft is reportedly testing Windows 11 File Explorer changes that could make bulk file deletion at least 30% faster in future updates. Microsoft is working to address long-standing performance ...

PCWorld reports that Microsoft is restoring the missing ‘Refresh’ and ‘Print’ options to Windows 11 File Explorer’s right-click context menu after user complaints. These essential features are ...

Files is a powerful, modern alternative to Windows File Explorer, built on WinUI 3 with a clean UI, dual-pane support, tabs, tags, and advanced tools like previews, Git, and FTP. It fixes many ...

Use the following fixes if File Explorer freezes when renaming files on your system. Before proceeding, check for Windows Update. Install the update (if available) and see if this fixes the issue. If ...

Windows File Explorer is one of those tools we all use every day—often without thinking about it. It’s the default file manager built into Windows, and it handles the basics well: browsing folders, ...

Many users want to customize File Explorer in Windows 11 in order to adjust it to their needs. If you’re looking to do so, today’s guide will show you how to properly do it. For us, one of the most ...

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 correspondent and author ...

Microsoft is testing a new optional feature that preloads File Explorer in the background to improve launch times and performance on Windows 11 systems. According to Microsoft, the app will load ...