Looking for a photo? Need a quick peek at your documents? File Explorer can help you get it done—if you know these tricks.

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 ...

If you only use File Explorer to open folders, you are missing its best tools.

Soon, you might not need to type in the exact name or spelling for searches in File Explorer, Settings, or Windows Search. But like with many AI-powered features, this one still needs work. Here's how ...

Microsoft has released a new Canary build 27938 for Windows 11 Insiders with improvements like bug fixes and new features. Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 build for Insiders flighting the ...

Microsoft may introduce more rounded corners to File Explorer’s address and search bars in Windows 11, as the hidden design ...

Microsoft is testing new File Explorer AI-powered features that will enable Windows 11 users to work with images and documents without needing to open the files. Known as "AI actions," they can ...

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 ...

For now, it’s only available to those in the Insider preview program. The core of the fix is about working smarter, not harder: Microsoft wants to stop File Explorer from performing the same indexing ...

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 ...