Microsoft says that the File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer) now automatically blocks previews for files downloaded from the Internet to block credential theft attacks via malicious documents.

File Explorer is one of the oldest parts of Windows, and you can tell. Microsoft has added tabs and refreshed the icons, but the core experience still needs work. For example, the layout looks rigid, ...

Windows File Explorer hasn’t really changed in years. Sure, Windows 11 gave it a slight facelift with rounded corners, a more modern toolbar, and some subtle visual tweaks, but underneath, it’s still ...

A Desktop.ini file is a hidden Windows operating system configuration settings file located in every folder, that determines how the folder is displayed along with its other Properties – like the icon ...

In Windows File Explorer, when you select the Details view, all the columns, for that row, are active for file selection. Under Windows XP only the ‘Name’ column was. But starting with Windows Vista, ...

This is important because: Consistency matters, and one light dialog can feel like a flashbang. It chips away at the sense that Windows is a coherent system. This cleanup lowers eye strain and makes ...

Some people are still clinging on to Windows 10 despite all this, and Microsoft's repeated attempts to get them to upgrade to ...

When discussing the Android browser wars, the conversation usually revolves around Google Chrome’s dominance and popular ...

The USGS publishes free topographic maps that show trails, rivers, and campsites in great detail for hikers, cyclists, and ...

If you want to use the drive on another PC on your network, you’ll need to map the drive. Here’s how to do that: Once you’ve mapped the drive, you’ll be able to use it on that computer too. Just be ...

Windows, macOS, Linux How on earth does Blackmagic Design make DaVinci Resolve so capable as a video editor yet still offer a free version? The hope is that as users get better at making videos, ...

Shortcut keys in computers help users work faster by performing actions like copy, paste, save, or switch between apps using ...