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File Explorer is sluggish, buggy, and missing features—here's what to use instead

Outclassed by the competition.
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KB5050090: Windows 11 improves Search, fixes File Explorer address bar bug, and more0 0

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 update for members flighting the Insider Program in the Dev and Beta Channels. The new build 26120.3073 (KB5050090) adds several new features and improvements.
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10 simple File Explorer tweaks for a more organized Windows PC

File Explorer helps you manage, view, and launch the files on your PC, but even if you've been using Windows for ages, there are likely features in File Explorer you've never tried. And if you're new ...
PC World

I optimized Windows Search to find any PC file in a flash. Here’s how

Ever searched for a file in Windows and come up empty? Or waited way too long for results? You’re not alone. Many users find Windows Search frustrating and it really boils down to its default settings ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 KB5070311 update fixes File Explorer freezes, search issues

Microsoft has released the KB5070311 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 49 changes, including fixes for File Explorer freezes and search issues. KB5070311 is an optional ...
Digital Trends

Microsoft tests File Explorer search optimisation to reduce RAM usage in Windows 11

For now, it’s only available to those in the Insider preview program. The core of the fix is about working smarter, not harder: Microsoft wants to stop File Explorer from performing the same indexing ...