Outclassed by the competition.

Windows File Explorer has been around for decades, and while it includes some useful features, it still lacks many of the modern conveniences and productivity tools you'd expect from a file manager.

Windows 11's stock File Explorer misses quite a lot of small but important features, and this small third-party app fixes that. Windows 11 brought a lot of upgrades to the stock File Explorer, but the ...

Leaked Windows 11 Feature Shows Copilot Moving Into File Explorer Your email has been sent Microsoft appears set to deepen Copilot’s role in Windows, with File Explorer potentially the next app to ...

Windows 11 KB5079391 released with 1000 Hz refresh rate support, ability to turn on or off Smart App Control without ...

Microsoft is testing new File Explorer AI-powered features that will enable Windows 11 users to work with images and documents without needing to open the files. Known as "AI actions," they can ...

The March 2026 non-security update for Windows 11 is here with 1000Hz+ display refresh rate support, File Explorer ...

Wish File Explorer could do more in Windows? See how OneCommander is a far more advanced File Explorer alternative.

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 ...

To get macOS’ Quick Look on Windows, install the free QuickLook app from the Microsoft Store. Once running, press Spacebar in File Explorer to preview files instantly. It supports various formats, ...

Windows 11 in 2026 will bring taskbar fixes, better performance, lower RAM usage, and fewer updates as Microsoft responds to ...