Looking for a photo? Need a quick peek at your documents? File Explorer can help you get it done—if you know these tricks.

The changes are small, but they bring File Explorer closer in line with the rest of the operating system's aesthetic.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5077239, a non-security preview update for Windows 11 version 26H1, taking PCs to OS Build 28000.1643. It ships in ...

Microsoft is bringing Copilot to the Windows 11 taskbar and File Explorer. The update turns the plain old search box into something that actually understands how you ask questions. Type “When is my ...

Microsoft is committed to transforming Windows into an AI native operating system, even if a significant portion of its user base hasn’t fully bought into the idea. It’s next move looks to fully ...

An invisible button has been spotted in the File Explorer app on the latest Windows 11 preview builds. Currently, the button is non-functional, only appearing when you hover over a blank space in the ...

For now, it’s only available to those in the Insider preview program. The core of the fix is about working smarter, not harder: Microsoft wants to stop File Explorer from performing the same indexing ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Ludi Akue discusses how the tech sector’s ...

Monday's Windows 11 update (KB5070311) contains an unnerving bug. When users open File Explorer in dark mode, it briefly shows a full-screen white flash before the icons and folders appear. This can ...

Facepalm: Users have long criticized Windows 11 File Explorer as inferior to its Windows 10 predecessor. The essential tool suffers from slow launches, sluggish file searches, and delayed right-click ...

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 editor and author of ...

Microsoft has officially acknowledged the performance problems affecting File Explorer in Windows 11, one of the most important tools for users. Microsoft Introduces File Explorer Preloading in ...