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Files v4.0 is the ultimate 'File Explorer' replacement for Windows 11 — bringing a Fluent‑style redesign for Microsoft apps

Despite being released over 4 years ago, Windows 11 has struggled to gain traction and broad adoption by users compared to its predecessor, Windows 10. However, in recent months, Windows 11 became the ...

Microsoft tests File Explorer search optimisation to reduce RAM usage in Windows 11

A new Windows 11 Insider update optimises File Explorer search by removing redundant indexing operations, promising faster ...
TweakTown

Microsoft's plan to speed up File Explorer in Windows 11 backfires: double the RAM, still slow

TL;DR: Windows 11's File Explorer remains slower than Windows 10 despite a fix that preloads the app at startup, doubling its RAM usage without significantly improving speed. The slower performance ...
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Microsoft hits the breaks on Windows 11 File Explorer 'recommended files' feature

Microsoft has paused the rollout of an upcoming new feature for the File Explorer on Windows 11 that promoted "recommended" files in large thumbnails at the top of the File Explorer Home tab. The ...
Neowin

KB5040527: Windows 11 gets Start menu drag drop and pin apps, File Explorer Tab duplication0 0

Microsoft has published a new Windows 11 update today under KB5040527 (builds 22621.3958 and 22631.3958). This is the C release or the non-security preview update for July 2024 for versions 22H2 and ...
PC Gamer

Windows 11 is going to start quietly preloading File Explorer in the background to make it faster, which is a good reminder that you should probably try a different file ...

In the latest Windows Insider beta update released November 21, Microsoft announced the arrival of its full-screen Xbox experience for laptops and desktops alongside a number of other new features and ...
Neowin

File Pilot for Windows is out in beta, puts Windows 11's File Explorer to absolute shame0 0

Windows 11 customers who are not satisfied with the current state of File Explorer have plenty of third-party options to choose from, and the list of available options has just expanded with a ...
Windows Latest

Windows 11 KB5072033 issues: Microsoft confirms a bug affecting WSL and more

Windows 11 KB5072033 update is causing issues with WSL when it's used with a VPN, and the white flashes in File Explorer are ...
PC Gamer

Windows 11's latest update includes a free File Explorer flashbang bug for dark mode users wanting to relive their early Counter-Strike days

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ZDNet

Windows 11 update adds easier Android file sharing, faster voice dictation, and more

Those who run Windows 11 may want to install the latest update to snag some helpful new features. Kicked off on Tuesday, this week's update from Microsoft, dubbed KB5041587, adds a new way to share ...
ZDNet

How to undo OneDrive Backup and restore your personal files to your Windows 11 PC

Microsoft is automatically turning on OneDrive Backup in new Windows 11 installations. Your files aren't stolen -- they've just been moved to a new folder and synced to the cloud. This article ...