Do you feel like Windows 11's File Explorer has become slow and unresponsive? You're not alone. Many users are experiencing slowdowns when opening folders, but experts have discovered a surprisingly ...

The first Canary update for Windows 11 version 26H1 in 2026 is here with a bunch of fixes for the Start menu, File Explorer, and more. Microsoft is rolling out the first 2026 update for Windows ...

Although Microsoft has improved File Explorer over the years, it still doesn't meet modern expectations. You can't open folders side by side, add tags to folders, pin ...

Leaked Windows 11 Feature Shows Copilot Moving Into File Explorer Your email has been sent Microsoft appears set to deepen Copilot’s role in Windows, with File Explorer potentially the next app to ...

Don't settle for the Windows default file manager. Here are three options that improve on the default. Each of these can be installed and used for free. The file manager is one app that doesn't always ...

Microsoft is rolling out an update to Windows 11 File Explorer that reduces RAM usage during file searches. The company announced improvements in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7523, which is ...

For now, it’s only available to those in the Insider preview program. The core of the fix is about working smarter, not harder: Microsoft wants to stop File Explorer from performing the same indexing ...

Windows 11 gives you plenty of ways to personalize your desktop, and adjusting icon size is one of the simplest ways to improve visibility, reduce clutter, or create a cleaner workspace. Whether you ...

Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 11 KB5070311 for 25H2 (Build 26200.7309) and 24H2 (Build 26100.7309), and it updates Advanced Settings, File Explorer, and Desktop Spotlight. The notable ...

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TL;DR: Windows 11's File Explorer remains slower than Windows 10 despite a fix that preloads the app at startup, doubling its RAM usage without significantly improving speed. The slower performance ...