In 2025, Microsoft continues to evolve File Explorer on Windows 11, integrating AI features and bolstering usability.

Windows 11 KB5065789 adds AI actions to File Explorer, lets you move hardware indicators for volume or brightness, and more.

A common feature in almost every File Explorer alternative is the dual-pane interface, and the Files app also has it. This splits your window into two parts, either horizontal or vertical, so you ...

By default, Windows 11 hides all of the available options from its right-click menus. If you want to see each one of them, ...

The Windows 11 Start Menu Styler lets you customize the Start menu the way you want. You can remove the recommended section, restore the classic Windows 10 style menu, or try themes such as ...

Pinstripes, the indoor bowling alley, restaurant and entertainment center, voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Sept. 8 and closed 10 of 18 locations. According to the company, the Edina ...

When a file is renamed or moved in Solution Explorer, the editor should automatically switch focus to the new file location or name. Currently, if you rename or move a file: The original file is ...

Microsoft is testing new File Explorer AI-powered features that will enable Windows 11 users to work with images and documents without needing to open the files. Known as "AI actions," they can ...

Microsoft is testing artificial intelligence features in Windows 11 File Explorer through Insider Build 27938. The new AI actions appear when users right-click on images and include tools to remove ...

Microsoft is getting more aggressive about insisting that you use its OneDrive cloud for your Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 files. If you'd prefer to keep those files out of the cloud, follow these ...

Readers help support Windows Report. We may get a commission if you buy through our links. Microsoft is now rolling out new Copilot actions for File Explorer & OneDrive Activity Center. The update ...