Changing file formats in Windows 11 can be done via File Explorer for quick swaps. Command Prompt offers a trickier method to alter file extensions, but it must be done carefully. Compatible apps like ...

Microsoft has reversed a decision it made to change File Explorer in Windows 11 following complaints from testers. This happened in the freshly introduced build 23486 in the Dev channel, and as ...

In October 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. This means your computer will stop receiving software updates, security fixes, and even technical support moving forward. To make ...

Microsoft has made it harder to choose which apps handle standard file types. Follow these steps to set default apps for all your documents, images, music files, and more. Our team tests, rates, and ...

If you're new to Windows 11, the first thing that jumps out at you is the placement of the Start button. Long located in the lower-left corner of the screen, it's now centered with the rest of the ...

In this post, we will show you how to add Repository Folders for File Explorer version control in Windows 11. When you create a repository on GitHub, it exists online as a remote repository. To work ...

Microsoft is testing new File Explorer AI-powered features that will enable Windows 11 users to work with images and documents without needing to open the files. Known as "AI actions," they can ...

The new Windows preview versions are aimed at Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 (KB5070311). They do not contain security updates but are primarily intended to improve functionality, performance, and ...

Despite being released over 4 years ago, Windows 11 has struggled to gain traction and broad adoption by users compared to its predecessor, Windows 10. However, in recent months, Windows 11 became the ...

Early tests on Insider builds show that searches may execute roughly twice as fast as with the previous method.

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 ...