The December Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 brings a more consistent dark mode in File Explorer, and it also makes ...

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Windows 11 promised a sleeker, smarter File Explorer, yet for many users the reality is a shell that still hesitates on basic ...

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused bright white flashes when launching File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11 ...

Earlier this week, Microsoft released optional Windows 11 update KB5070311, which brings several new features and ...

Microsoft is testing a new integration in Windows 11’s File Explorer that could allow AI apps—such as Anthropic Claude and Manus—to request access to files, reports Windows Latest. While the files ...

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 ...

A new test by WindowsLatest shows that Windows 11’s preloaded File Explorer still launches slower than its Windows 10 counterpart, and uses extra RAM in the process. For many users, that upgrade just ...

In the latest Windows Insider beta update released November 21, Microsoft announced the arrival of its full-screen Xbox experience for laptops and desktops alongside a number of other new features and ...

Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. is a senior editor and author of ...

The latest Windows Insider build for Windows 11 features numerous performance fixes and additions, especially for File Explorer. One of the fixes, pictured below, is a reorganized right-click context ...

Microsoft has officially acknowledged the performance problems affecting File Explorer in Windows 11, one of the most important tools for users. Microsoft Introduces File Explorer Preloading in ...