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.

There are many things that people dislike about Windows 11's File Explorer these days. From abysmal performance (Microsoft actually considers auto-starting it to "fix" slow performance) to annoying ...

The Trump administration pulled the plug on IRS Direct File, a pilot program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free. But there are still many no-cost filing options available, ...

An invisible button has been spotted in the File Explorer app on the latest Windows 11 preview builds. Currently, the button is non-functional, only appearing when you hover over a blank space in the ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season. Robin Hartill Robin Hartill is a Florida-based Certified Financial Planner ...

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Although Microsoft has improved File Explorer over the years, it still doesn't meet modern expectations. You can't open folders side by side, add tags to folders, pin ...

Michael Evans writes about insurance and other finance topics for Investopedia. An insurance industry veteran, he has covered personal finance for more than 20 years for publications including ...

The Windows Insider Program team is back from holiday vacation with the first Windows 11 preview build in 2026. Build 26220.7535 is now available for download with a few important features, namely ...

You don't know Windows 11 as well as you think you do. I reveal all the strange, brilliant, and downright surprising features you've probably missed in the Settings app. Chris Hoffman is the author of ...