How-To Geek on MSN

File Explorer is sluggish, buggy, and missing features—here's what to use instead

Outclassed by the competition.
PC World

I optimized Windows Search to find any PC file in a flash. Here’s how

Ever searched for a file in Windows and come up empty? Or waited way too long for results? You’re not alone. Many users find Windows Search frustrating and it really boils down to its default settings ...
XDA Developers on MSN

Your Windows 11 File Explorer stutters because of an XP-era feature you can turn off in seconds

A 25-year-old feature you no longer need ...
PC Magazine

Semantic Search Makes Your Copilot+ PC Smarter, But Only Sometimes

Soon, you might not need to type in the exact name or spelling for searches in File Explorer, Settings, or Windows Search. But like with many AI-powered features, this one still needs work. Here's how ...
Neowin

Microsoft tests new Windows 11 File Explorer features, popular clock feature in build 27938

Microsoft has released a new Canary build 27938 for Windows 11 Insiders with improvements like bug fixes and new features. Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 build for Insiders flighting the ...
PC World

Windows 11’s File Explorer is getting rounded tweaks

PCWorld reports Microsoft is updating Windows 11’s File Explorer with rounded corners for the address bar and search box to match the operating system’s design language. This minor redesign creates ...