Teach File Explorer a few tricks it should already know.

File Explorer becomes much more usable after I change these settings.

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 ...

With the free File Converter program, you can easily convert images, videos, and audio files to other formats.

The redesigned context menu trims clutter and keeps common actions close at hand. Microsoft is also adding new settings that let users control what appears in the menu.

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Brendan is a freelance writer and content creator from Portland, OR. He covers tech and gaming for Lifehacker, and has also written for Digital Trends, EGM, Business Insider, IGN, and more. Windows’ ...

The search functionality in File Explorer helps you locate specific files or folders on your system. However, when dealing with a large dataset, a standard name search may not be efficient. This is ...

Windows File Explorer has changed over and over again across the years, but even when it’s been revamped it hasn’t ever felt groundbreakingly new, neither visually nor functionally. That seems to be ...

Microsoft is pruning OneDrive's Copilot options from File Explorer's right-click menu, though the AI assistant isn't being ...

Have you ever found yourself frustrated with the limitations of Windows 11 File Explorer? Maybe it feels clunky, outdated, or just doesn’t offer the flexibility you need for managing your files ...