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.

The navigation pane, located on the far left side of File Explorer, is used to find files, folders, and drives on your Windows 11/10 PC or network. When you set the navigation pane to show or hide in ...

The Details pane in File Explorer of Windows 11/10 helps to view details related to a selected folder or file. You can check details like date modified, date taken, dimensions, frame width n height, ...

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, ...

In 2025, Microsoft continues to evolve File Explorer on Windows 11, integrating AI features and bolstering usability. Significant updates enhance the context menu, streamline sharing, and optimize ...

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 ...

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 ...