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.

However, in late 2025, while searching for Windows tools to automate boring tasks, I came across DropIt, an open-source ...

File Explorer has a fair share of issues and bugs that annoy people, and Microsoft is about to rub some extra salt into users ...

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.

A new Windows 11 Insider update optimises File Explorer search by removing redundant indexing operations, promising faster ...

Windows doesn’t natively show SVG thumbnails, forcing users to rely on slow or outdated third-party tools. A new open-source extension built in Rust renders previews instantly using Microsoft’s own ...

PowerToys is a collection of power user utilities that should come standard with Windows 11 at this point. Here are some of ...

Millions of computers globally are still running Windows 10. Attackers are ready, willing, and able to exploit unpatched PCs. Signing up for extended security updates is a crucial step. Hundreds of ...

As a long-time Windows geek, I’ve always loved and relied on keyboard shortcuts. They’re incredible! Like a collection of secret handshakes that can quickly perform useful tasks and dramatically speed ...

Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, so do this if you want to keep using your older PC securely. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance ...

With Windows 10 no longer receiving support, it has become an easy target for hackers. That doesn't mean you have to upgrade immediately—here's how to protect yourself from attacks. When the IBM PC ...