For the longest time, Windows users never really had a lot of choices when it came to their file manager. Sure, there have been a couple of niche file managers that programmers and power users have ...

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 ...

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 Maybe it feels clunky, outdated, or just doesn’t offer the flexibility you need for managing your files ...

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 ...

Microsoft has started testing a redesigned File Explorer context menu in Windows 11. The update streamlines the experience ...

João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always ...

Looking for a more modern, flexible way to manage files on Windows 11? The Files app is a sleek, open-source alternative that enhances the traditional file management experience. With features like ...

João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Microsoft is removing eight OneDrive Copilot shortcuts from File Explorer in November 2026. Here's what's changing and how users can still access Copilot.