To change how files open in Windows 11, use the "Open with" feature or adjust settings under "Default apps" to set your preferred program for each file type. This ensures that files like PDFs open in ...

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 ...

NOTICE: this project is no longer maintained, since Microsoft added an XP target to the official build. It is recommended to use the ReleaseXPStatic build of https ...

Windows Explorer has always seemed like a part of a small car’s toolkit: perfectly usable, but limited to the basic functions. Over the years, Microsoft has repeatedly revised the software and added a ...

Tired of endless clicking and navigating through Windows File Explorer? Did you know that the Command Prompt, a seemingly simple black window, can be your secret weapon for lightning-fast file access ...

.tar / .gz Use 7-Zip or PeaZip Common on Linux/macOS downloads Double-click the archive to open it in File Explorer, WinRAR, or 7-Zip. Resize or move the archive window so you can see your destination ...

A few weeks on from Microsoft warning Windows users that PDF attachments are increasingly being used in attacks, there’s another warning and a new lure. While the Windows-maker’s alert for PC users ...

Hamza is a certified Technical Support Engineer. When opening files, you might encounter the warning “Open File – Security Warning” asking you to confirm your action. This warning means that the ...

One of the simplest configuration changes that I have made since making the switch to Windows 11 last year was to configure the File Explorer to open to the This PC screen. Normally, when you open ...

When working with multiple screens and virtual desktops in Windows 11, managing how open windows appear on the taskbar is essential for smooth multitasking. By default, the taskbar only displays ...