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A new update for Windows 11's best File Explorer alternative adds a revolutionary Windows search tool and personalized keyboard shortcuts for easy retrieval of files and folders
By Kevin Okemwa published
LISTARY GOOD The Files app recently received a new update, bumping it to version 3.4. It ships with new features, including background images, shortcut customization, real-time filtering, Listary, and more.

Dropbox's new beta app brings saved files to the File Explorer and Taskbar on Windows 11 for easy accessibility
By Kevin Okemwa published
SOFTWARE APPS Dropbox recently launched a new beta version of its app for Windows 11 and Windows 10 users. It lets users access files directly from the File Explorer or Taskbar.

Microsoft NEEDS to copy this new feature from the best File Explorer alternative on Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Imitation is flattery A recent update to Files, a third-party file manager on Windows 11, adds a new layout picker that Microsoft should emulate.

While Copilot AI's usefulness among users remains debatable, Microsoft finds yet another home for the chatbot on Windows 11
By Kevin Okemwa published
COPILOT EVERYWHERE Microsoft Copilot could soon be available in the File Explorer's context menu on Windows 11. The new Copilot option can help users summarize a document.

The best File Explorer alternative on Windows 11 just got better at handling large folders
By Sean Endicott published
Files Third-party file management app "Files" just received an update to version 3.2. The update improves performance and stability when handling large folders and brings several other fixes.

Windows 11's best File Explorer alternative was just updated with even more usability improvements and fixes
By Kevin Okemwa published
Files Files v3.1 makes Windows 11's File Explorer better by adding a system tray icon and smart archive feature, as well as several fixes.

Microsoft FINALLY issues a fix for this extremely annoying File Explorer bug after 'just' 15 months
By Kevin Okemwa published
15 MONTHS Your File Explorer app on Windows 11 will no longer pop up on your screen at random intervals, following the release of its December cumulative update that patched the issue after 15 months of waiting.

Windows 11 September Update with Copilot took away this File Explorer feature
By Sean Endicott published
bye bye Microsoft updated File Explorer with the Windows 11 September 26, 2023 Update, but the company also took away a feature.

Check out Windows 11's modern File Explorer and Dynamic Lighting in this MASSIVE Insider update
By Sean Endicott published
So modern Microsoft closed out the weak with a large Insider update for those in the Beta Channel. A modern file explorer, dynamic lighting, and improvements to inking are among the changes.
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