Download this free Microsoft File Explorer replacement and thank me later

This free and open-source file manager app for Windows 11 makes Microsoft's File Explorer look antiquated by comparison.
MUO on MSN

This Windows File Explorer replacement is everything that I need

Upgrade the way you manage your files on your Windows PC ...
MUO on MSN

Microsoft finally fixed File Explorer — but only if you disable this manually

File Explorer is finally fast—as long as you turn off Microsoft’s idea of “help.” ...
Geeky Gadgets

Ditch Windows File Explorer : Files is the Upgrade You Need to Manage Your File More Effectively

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 Maybe it feels clunky, outdated, or just doesn’t offer the flexibility you need for managing your files ...

You Can Speed Up Windows 11’s File Explorer With This Easy Change

Microsoft recently ruined File Explorer on Windows 11 by introducing preloading. The feature, which was meant to speed up the ...

New Windows 11 Features Arrive This Month, Including Cross-Device Resume

Windows 11’s February 2026 update expands Cross-Device Resume, eases Smart App Control toggles, adds MIDI upgrades, and ...
TweakTown

Microsoft's plan to speed up File Explorer in Windows 11 backfires: double the RAM, still slow

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 ...