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This post explains how to restore tabs in File Explorer after a restart in Windows 11. This feature is currently available in the Windows Beta versions but will be rolled out to all soon. The release ...

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Here is how to show or hide the file icon overlay on thumbnails in Windows 11 or Windows 10 computers. You can enable or disable file icons on thumbnails in Windows ...

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 ...

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 ...

Windows 10 continues to enjoy overwhelming popularity as an operating system, not least because many users prefer its features and designs to Windows 11. In addition to the changed taskbar, Start menu ...

As strange as it might sound, Notepad has always been my editor of choice for writing PowerShell code. Sure, Notepad lacks a lot of the features that are found in other code editors, but I like ...

Windows 11 File Explorer is finally getting performance fixes in 2026. Microsoft promises faster search, navigation, and file ...

It's possible to access Windows 10's File Explorer within Windows 11 using a frankly unbelievably simple trick, allowing for the old interface to be used whenever you want a break from the new UI - or ...

TL;DR: Windows 11's File Explorer remains slower than Windows 10 despite a fix that preloads the app at startup, doubling its RAM usage without significantly improving speed. The slower performance ...