Microsoft has done much to improve File Explorer in Windows 11, but you can get tabs, tags, and more by using one of these File Explorer replacements. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more ...

It’s an almost universal truth among Windows power users: the built-in File Explorer has long felt sluggish, outdated, and fundamentally limiting. We have all dealt with its clunky interface and ...

Since my Windows XP days, I've felt that File Explorer could be much better. Naturally, I've switched to File Explorer alternatives, several of which offer dual-pane setups and keyboard-driven power ...

Files is a powerful, modern alternative to Windows File Explorer, built on WinUI 3 with a clean UI, dual-pane support, tabs, tags, and advanced tools like previews, Git, and FTP. It fixes many ...

File Explorer is the default app for managing files on Windows. Despite improvements over the years, it has remained a frustrating tool to use because it's so slow and clunky. It's been such a problem ...

A fresh preview update is now available for Files, one of the best File Explorer alternatives, with the ability to check signatures, dual-pane improvements, and more. A new update has arrived for File ...

If you're running Windows 11 Dev Channel build 22572, you can get access to Microsoft's "secret" implementation of tabbed interfaces in File Explorer. Or, check out our dedicated Closer Look here!