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Check out Windows 11's modern File Explorer and Dynamic Lighting in this MASSIVE Insider update
By Sean Endicott published
So modern Microsoft closed out the weak with a large Insider update for those in the Beta Channel. A modern file explorer, dynamic lighting, and improvements to inking are among the changes.
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Exclusive: This is Microsoft's new modern File Explorer overhaul for Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
New FE File Explorer is getting a big update with new features soon.
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Windows 11 Insider Build 25136 hands-on video: Tabbed File Explorer, dynamic widgets content, and more
By Sean Endicott published
Tabs finally arrive in File Explorer for more Insiders in the latest build of Windows 11.
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Microsoft confirms tabs are coming to File Explorer on Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
Tabs, pinned files, contextual dialogs, and more are on the way.
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Are tabs in File Explorer enough, or would you like them for all apps?
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft appears to have plans in the works to add tabs to the File Explorer on Windows 11. We’d like to know if that’s enough for you or if you’d like to see tabs available across more apps.
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Hands-on with tabs in File Explorer on Windows 11 build 22572 (video)
By Robert Carnevale last updated
Windows 11 Build 22572 has a lot going on under the hood between tabs in File Explorer, the addition of Clipchamp, and more. Here's our hands-on where we check out what's new.
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This file explorer got a major update just in time for Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Files, a third-party file explorer, received several new features as part of a major update. The app now supports a column layout, has an improved context menu, and is faster than before.
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This modern file explorer for Windows 10 just got even better with its latest update
By Sean Endicott published
Files just received an update on Windows 10. The update brings several new features and improvements to the app, including support for adaptive layouts.
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