I have used Windows File Explorer for several years, and over that time, I have not always liked the tool. In fact, I often find myself installing extra free tools just to make File Explorer better.

Back in the day, when it was still called Windows Explorer, File Explorer was one of the best apps Microsoft included with Windows. It was fast, intuitive, and as stable as a rock. But over the years, ...

Windows 11's File Explorer is getting a bunch of new buttons that will make its Home page a lot more convenient. Unlike in the old days, Windows 11's File Explorer opens by default not to "This PC" ...

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 ...

Use the following fixes if File Explorer freezes when renaming files on your system. Before proceeding, check for Windows Update. Install the update (if available) and see if this fixes the issue. If ...

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 correspondent and author ...