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Windows 11 File Explorer is about to get a shortcut for duplicating tabs
By Sean Endicott published
check it Two new Windows Insider builds rolled out to the Release Preview Channel this week. They bring a few new features and a ton of fixes to Windows 11.

How to fix storage drive not showing on File Explorer on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Get it fixed! When one of the drives doesn't appear in File Explorer, you can try these troubleshooting steps on Windows 11 to resolve the issue.

The best-looking File Explorer alternative just got a curvy new update
By Sean Endicott published
The third-party Files app now has rounded corners and a bunch of new features.

A new update for Windows 11's best File Explorer alternative adds a revolutionary Windows search tool and personalized keyboard shortcuts for easy retrieval of files and folders
By Kevin Okemwa published
LISTARY GOOD The Files app recently received a new update, bumping it to version 3.4. It ships with new features, including background images, shortcut customization, real-time filtering, Listary, and more.

How to reset folder view settings on File Explorer for Windows 11 and 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Default settings In this guide, I will walk you through the easy steps to reset the folder view in File Explorer to the template default settings on Windows 10.

How to get the most out of File Explorer on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Best tips... On Windows 10, you can use these tips and tricks to be more productive with File Explorer, from changing settings to learning how to use the different features and shortcuts.

Microsoft is bringing back this excellent File Explorer feature I bet you didn't know existed or had been removed
By Sean Endicott published
Back again Windows 11 may soon support dragging and dropping content into the File Explorer address bar. That feature was removed with Windows 11 23H2 but can now be tested if you have the right tools.

Dropbox's new beta app brings saved files to the File Explorer and Taskbar on Windows 11 for easy accessibility
By Kevin Okemwa published
SOFTWARE APPS Dropbox recently launched a new beta version of its app for Windows 11 and Windows 10 users. It lets users access files directly from the File Explorer or Taskbar.

Microsoft NEEDS to copy this new feature from the best File Explorer alternative on Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Imitation is flattery A recent update to Files, a third-party file manager on Windows 11, adds a new layout picker that Microsoft should emulate.

While Copilot AI's usefulness among users remains debatable, Microsoft finds yet another home for the chatbot on Windows 11
By Kevin Okemwa published
COPILOT EVERYWHERE Microsoft Copilot could soon be available in the File Explorer's context menu on Windows 11. The new Copilot option can help users summarize a document.
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