The upcoming redesign of File Explorer for Windows 11 will make it look much like the rest of the OS, with rounded interfaces, refreshes for the address bar, moving the action buttons and more.
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You'd be forgiven for thinking that Microsoft's focus would be on BUILD 2023 today, but the team behind PowerToys are hard at work bringing new toys, and fixing pesky bugs in this new release.
The latest Windows 11 build from the Dev Channel contains much-needed improvements for File Explorer's tabs. It is now significantly easier to move and drag out tabs between different windows.
ExplorerPatcher is a free and customizable software tool for Windows that enhances the functionality and appearance of File Explorer.
The latest edition of Microsoft Weekly contains all you would need to know about the latest events that transpired in the world of Microsoft during the past week, dive right in without further ado!
ExplorerPatcher is a free and customizable software tool for Windows that enhances the functionality and appearance of File Explorer.
This week has been quite busy when it comes to Microsoft news. We have a lot to unpack including Windows bugs and their respective fixes, new GPT integrations, and upcoming Windows features.
ExplorerPatcher is a free and customizable software tool for Windows that enhances the functionality and appearance of File Explorer.
The Files App has received another feature update with a bunch of notable changes. Version 2.4.40 is now available for download with a tags editor, better context menus, and various bugfixes.
The latest update for the Files App delivers Quick Access and favorites sync with the stock File Explorer, a new tags widget, an improved renaming experience, an SMB credentials prompt, and more.
File Explorer in Windows 11 has already received several feature upgrades. While Microsoft is working on another significant update, here is what Windows 11 customers think the app needs the most.
This week's edition of Microsoft Weekly is jampacked with news about modified versions of Windows 11 and other third-party tweaking tools, a bunch of Teams and Edge updates, and some ChatGPT hype.
The latest Windows 11 build from the Dev channel brings one important change: you can finally drag a tab to create a new File Explorer window. However, the implementation is a little rough.
The Files app, a popular file manager for Windows 10 and 11, has received a neat improvement in the latest preview update. The app's home page now lists tagged files for quicker access.
One of File Explorer's largest limitations is the inability to remember tabs or open preselect pages. This simple script will help you fix that and open several File Explorer tabs upon launch.
Our latest edition of Microsoft Weekly unpacks news about Microsoft's declining revenues in consumer categories, some Windows 11 updates, bugs, and fixes, and a bunch of app enhancements.
Several software clues found in the recent Windows 11 preview updates hinted at a potential File Explorer redesign and feature upgrade. Now we have the first look at the new File Explorer.
Join us in a jampacked week in a new edition of Microsoft Weekly as we recap all the important stuff from the world of the Redmond tech giant, including the death of Windows 8.1 and a Teams paywall.
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It appears that Microsoft is considering adding a questionable feature to File Explorer. Future Windows 11 preview updates might introduce content recommendations and file suggestions.
Files 2.4 is now available to all. The latest update moves the app from UWP over to Windows App SDK. Aside from that, the new version also contains plenty of new changes detailed in a long changelog.
Microsoft is known for leaving things behind between Windows versions, but it seems kind of ridiculous that the old File Explorer can be switched to just by address bar navigation, or low effort.
Program like Windows Explorer to copy, move, or delete files. However, Total Commander can do pack and unpack files, access ftp servers, compare files by content, and more.
If you are unhappy with how tabs in the recently updated File Explorer work, this guide will show you how to restore the original version without downgrading the operating system to version 21H2.
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Microsoft has announced a range of new experiences coming to Windows 11 next month. This is in addition to the capabilities offered by the Windows 11 2022 Update, which has started rolling out today.
Program like Windows Explorer to copy, move, or delete files. However, Total Commander can do pack and unpack files, access ftp servers, compare files by content, and more.
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In a busy week in the world of Microsoft, we have news to recap for Patch Tuesday, Windows 11 Dev Channel build 25179, changes to Outlook, bugs, vulnerabilities, issues, and lots more!
The Tabbed File Explorer in Windows 11 has finally arrived for all Dev Channel Insiders. While it is still in its infancy, here are five features I would like the new interface to have if it hits GA!
Microsoft has released the newest Windows 11 Build 25174 to the Dev channel insiders today. As usual, the new build brings in plenty of changes and improvements, as well as bug fixes.
Program like Windows Explorer to copy, move, or delete files. However, Total Commander can do pack and unpack files, access ftp servers, compare files by content, and more.
Start is All Back, a popular utility for fixing Windows 11, received a feature for enabling macOS-inspired tabs in File Explorer. It is available in version 3.4.9a on the latest Dev build.
Windows 11 Insiders on the Beta channel received a new build today in the form of build 22621.160 (KB5014770). The new release brings changes and improvements to File Explorer in the form of Tabs.
Microsoft has an annoying rollout pattern which staggers the release of some features in the same Insider channel. This means not everyone will receive all features despite sharing the same build.
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In our latest weekly roundup of everything important that happened in the Microsoft-verse, we discuss the some wonky behavior around unsupported PCs, tabbed File Explorer, and lots of app updates.
Here is how to enable tabs in File Explorer in Windows 11 build 25136 if Microsoft did not consider you lucky enough to have the new feature enabled by default in the latest update.
Microsoft has released the newest Windows 11 Build 22593 to the Dev and Beta channels today. As usual, the new build brings plenty of changes and improvements, as well as bug fixes.
Microsoft has confirmed a bunch of capabilities that are coming soon to Windows 11. These include a refreshed File Explorer experience with tabs, touch-optimized Snap Layouts, and more.
After disappearing from the preview builds, the tabbed interface in File Explorer in Windows 11 is back with several quality-of-life improvements. Still, the feature is not ready for prime time.
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We had an absolutely crazy week in the world of Microsoft. We have news ranging from ads in File Explorer to a UK minister asking Microsoft when it's going to get rid of the algorithms.
Microsoft has stated that it accidentally started showing ads in File Explorer in Windows 11. However, it hasn't completely ruled out the possibility of this intentionally happening in the future.
Microsoft has secretly introduced tabbed interfaces for File Explorer in the latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build 22572. Find out in our guide how you can enable it ahead of general release.
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