Let’s face it, Google is pretty much where we all go to find things online. You probably use it a lot. Having to open your ...

Microsoft's solution for the sluggish Windows 11 File Explorer is more of a workaround than a proper fix. To boost response ...

Microsoft is making some subtle changes to File Explorer to simplify and speed up navigation. The changes, spotted in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build, will redesign the menu that appears ...

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 is testing a new feature that preloads File Explorer in the background to help the application launch more efficiently. The change runs processes in the background before File Explorer ...

Microsoft admitted that File Explorer is slow and can take longer than usual to load, and it’s going to fix it in the next Windows 11 update. But the patch does not involve rewriting specific areas of ...

Now, click Next and name it anything you like. By default, it uses a File Explorer icon, which can be confusing, so make sure to change the icon to something more distinct. Once your shortcut is ready ...

File Explorer already comes with “Ask Copilot” in the right-click menu (context menu), and Microsoft is now testing “Ask Microsoft 365 Copilot” within the “Home” tab. In addition, Windows 11 is adding ...

The system tray can easily become a dumping ground for apps that insist on living there. If your taskbar feels cluttered, or you are tired of digging through that little arrow on the right side, ...

AI agents on the taskbar, Copilot in the File Explorer, and much more. AI agents on the taskbar, Copilot in the File Explorer, and much more. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been ...