Files, a File Explorer alternative for Windows, just received an update that polishes the app and adds new customization options. The update brings the app to version 3.9.7 and is available now. This ...

It’s an almost universal truth among Windows power users: the built-in File Explorer has long felt sluggish, outdated, and fundamentally limiting. We have all dealt with its clunky interface and ...

File Explorer could be getting a minor design refresh where the address and search bar will have rounded corners.

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 ...

Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1685 (KB5079381) in Canary with File Explorer voice typing and storage cleanup fixes.

Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 preview build in Dev/Beta channels, offering users the chance to try improved context menus in File Explorer, the new full-screen Xbox experience, and more.

Other than the addition of tabs, Windows' file Explorer hasn't felt meaningfully improved in a long time. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...