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File Explorer is sluggish, buggy, and missing features—here's what to use instead

Outclassed by the competition.
TechSpot

Windows 11's File Explorer will soon unzip files faster

In brief: If you frequently deal with zipped files, File Explorer should soon perform notably better during extraction. Developers have optimized the feature in the latest Windows 11 Preview Build. It ...
Digital Trends

Copilot is coming to your Windows taskbar and File Explorer

Microsoft is bringing Copilot to the Windows 11 taskbar and File Explorer. The update turns the plain old search box into something that actually understands how you ask questions. Type “When is my ...
Neowin

Microsoft tests new Windows 11 File Explorer features, popular clock feature in build 27938

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 ...
TechRepublic

Microsoft to Showcase AI in Windows 11 26H2 Taskbar, File Explorer

Microsoft to Showcase AI in Windows 11 26H2 Taskbar, File Explorer Your email has been sent The upcoming Windows 11 26H2 release is expected later in 2026, and early previews suggest a familiar ...
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10 simple File Explorer tweaks for a more organized Windows PC

File Explorer helps you manage, view, and launch the files on your PC, but even if you've been using Windows for ages, there are likely features in File Explorer you've never tried. And if you're new ...