XDA Developers on MSN

Windows File Explorer is outdated, and these alternatives fit how you actually use your PC

Whether you want a change or power-user tools, these File Explorer alternatives definitely beat stock ...
Hosted on MSN

5 open-source tools that fix Windows 11’s worst organization problems

Windows 11 has its fair share of organizational issues. File Explorer feels sluggish and unresponsive, Windows Search is terrible, and trying to manage multiple windows efficiently is a lot like ...
PCMag on MSN

These 5 Windows 11 Features Drive Me Nuts, But I Figured Out How to Fix Them

You don't have to put up with Windows 11's worst features. Here's how I replaced the Start menu, taskbar, widget panel, and ...
Neowin

Windows 11 file manager Files gets better performance and smaller size

A new update for Files, a popular file manager for Windows 11 and 10, is here with better performance and a smaller app size. Files, one of our favorite file managers for Windows, recently received an ...
TechSpot

Windows 11 File Explorer keeps getting worse, now with added AI

Editor's take: Windows 11 brought a slew of UI changes and "improvements" few users welcome. File Explorer's state is particularly dire, yet Microsoft shows no sign of backing off its relentless quest ...
TechSpot

Windows 11's updated File Explorer remains painfully slow despite using twice as much RAM

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 ...