Changing This One Windows Setting Can Make File Explorer Run Much Better

If File Explorer on Windows 11 is running slowly and driving you crazy, this simple change to the settings will smooth out ...

Windows 11’s ads are way too pushy. These 9 settings fix the worst

Tired of Microsoft pushing ads throughout Windows 11? Here are the settings you can tweak to turn them off and reclaim some ...
Redmond Magazine

Set File Explorer to Open 'This PC' by Default

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 ...

One of the best file managers for Windows 11 and 10 gets a useful customization feature

This third-party file manager is among the best File Explorer alternatives for Windows 10 and 11, and its latest update ...
Windows Latest

Windows 11 April 2026 Update tested: What’s new, improved and fixed

Windows 11 April 2026 update adds Narrator Copilot support, faster Settings, File Explorer fixes, and key security ...
Ars Technica

Windows 11 beta fixes major taskbar gripe, removes old File Explorer settings

The new Insider Preview build of Windows 11 that was released this week introduces some handy and oft-requested new features, including the ability to write in any text field with Windows Ink and ...
Windows Report

Windows 11 KB5083631 Release Preview Speeds Up File Explorer, Adds Xbox Mode & More

Windows 11 Release Preview KB5083631 adds Xbox mode, makes File Explorer snappier, improves input, and haptic feedback.