If you're not happy with the default Windows file manager, you're in luck because there are plenty of options that improve on the original.

On Windows 11, Copilot will live inside File Explorer, likely in a sidebar or Details/Preview-pane-like interface.

The Files app now supports PowerToys Peek integration, allowing you to quickly preview documents and media just like you ...

Have you ever found yourself frustrated with the limitations of Windows 11 File Explorer? Maybe it feels clunky, outdated, or just doesn’t offer the flexibility you need for managing your files ...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 ...

The first Windows 11 preview build in 2026 is here, and it brings accessibility improvements, a new Windows Spotlight icon, ...

Early tests on Insider builds show that searches may execute roughly twice as fast as with the previous method.

Linking your Android phone to File Explorer does exactly what you’d expect: your smartphone files are listed within Windows File Explorer, seamlessly integrated alongside regular PC files, OneDrive, ...

When accessing your files, File Explorer is your go-to option. When you click on File Explorer, it opens up a default view that gives you access to the default folders, like desktop and pictures, ...