File Explorer in Windows 11 has some problems, but many of them can be easily fixed with just a few tweaks.

Microsoft keeps adding things to File Explorer's navigation pane. Here's how to start subtracting them.

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

When’s the last time you used File Explorer’s “Display file icon on thumbnails” option? How about the Sharing wizard? If the answer is “never,” you’re not alone. Microsoft has taken some usage data ...

When accessing your files, File Explorer is your go-to option. When you click on File Explorer, it opens up a default view that gives you access to the default folders, like desktop and pictures, ...

If you want to remove the Start backup option in the File Explorer of Windows 11, here is how you can do it. There are multiple ways to disable or hide the Start backup option from the File Explorer, ...

You can check out the list of items being removed below, with Microsoft noting that they aren't disappearing entirely - though they'll only be accessible via modifying registry settings. This means ...

Microsoft has been tinkering with almost every aspect of Windows 11 since it launched in October of 2021. It's been seeding new features to its Insider channel, taking feedback, then refining the user ...

Microsoft is rolling out multiple File Explorer changes to Windows 11 users in the Insider program, including improvements to ...

Microsoft is preparing a major Windows 11 reliability update for May 2026 with improvements across File Explorer, ...