Windows XXX: First introduced as "Windows Explorer" back in the Windows 95 era, File Explorer has been an integral part of the PC operating system for decades. File Explorer now serves double duty as ...

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 says that the File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer) now automatically blocks previews for files downloaded from the Internet to block credential theft attacks via malicious documents.

What’s happened? A new Windows 11 update is live, aiming at smoother day-to-day use for most people, including gamers and anyone using accessibility tools. This is important because: The update trims ...

This is important because: Consistency matters, and one light dialog can feel like a flashbang. It chips away at the sense that Windows is a coherent system. This cleanup lowers eye strain and makes ...

You can access four new Copilot skills directly from File Explorer. You can summarize, ask questions, and compare up to five files. The process supports Microsoft 365 files, PDFs, and web files.

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. File optimization for large games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 sounds like good idea, especially when more space is needed on consoles. The latest ...

Ever searched for a file in Windows and come up empty? Or waited way too long for results? You’re not alone. Many users find Windows Search frustrating and it really boils down to its default settings ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Battlefield 6 carries a hefty file size, but it's not as large as some might have imagined. The game's Steam page revealed that the game requires ...

Brewing coffee without plastic is not difficult — a stovetop percolator does a fine job preparing pre-ground supermarket beans. However, brewing a high-quality cup at a reasonable price without ...

The file manager might not be a feature on your desktop that you've ever considered changing, but once you've seen a better option, you can't unsee it. I've used nearly every file manager on the ...