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The 10 Best Windows File Explorer Alternatives and Replacements

Windows File Explorer isn't a great file manager for Windows. Here are the best Windows File Explorer alternatives.

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6 Ways to Copy Files Faster in Windows 10 and 11

Wondering how to copy files faster in Windows 10 or 11? Here are the best ways to speed up file transfers and copying.

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Windows 10 Taskbar Not Working? 8 Common Issues and Fixes

Is your Windows 10 taskbar not working properly? Here are fixes for common issues, like the taskbar freezing or not auto-hiding.

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7 Windows Task Manager Processes You Should Never Kill

Some Windows processes can freeze or crash your system if terminated. We'll show you which Task Manager processes you should leave alone.

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Is It Faster to Move or Copy Files? Why?

Are you moving files? Would it be quicker to copy? Does it even make a difference?

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How to Find Lost or Misplaced Files and Documents on Windows

When you accidentally lose or misplace a file, document, or whatever else, here are several solutions you can try!

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How to Manage the Huge WinSxS Folder in Windows 10

Did you spot the WinSxS folder while looking to get more space on your PC? Let's find out how to manage this huge Windows folder.

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4 Ways to Quickly Share a File From Windows Explorer

There are lots of ways to share files and folders with other people. Have you considered Windows Explorer as a file sharing tool?

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The 10 Best Windows File Explorer Extensions for File Management

If you use Windows 10, you're using File Explorer. Try out these handy extensions to get more out of File Explorer!

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What to Do When Windows Explorer Crashes in Windows 10

If Windows Explorer crashes, you don't have to restart your computer. You can actually bring Windows Explorer back to life using another little-known trick.

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How to Turn Windows File Explorer Into an FTP Client

When you need to move files between computers, FTP is a great way to do it. And if you use Windows File Explorer, you no longer need a third-party FTP client. Here's how...

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Customize Your Windows Right-Click Menu with These Tools

Who doesn't love a shortcut? We have compiled three tools that let you add custom shortcuts to your Windows right-click or context window.

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How to Get the Most Out of the Windows 10 File Explorer

Windows File Explorer is one of the most underrated features of Windows 10. Here we demonstrate how to manage and control the Windows 10 File Explorer from the bottom up and reveal features you never knew existed.

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10 Essential Windows Tools & How to Access Them

Many powerful Windows features are out of sight and out of mind. We will remind you of key administrative tools and show you the quickest ways to access them.

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10 Little Known Features of Windows File Explorer

Don’t let Windows File Explorer fool you with its plain looks. It’s capable of many more actions and tweaks than it lets on! Let us show you a bunch of them.

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13 Nifty "Windows Key" Tricks You Should Know By Now

The Windows Key can be used to do a lot of neat things. Here are the most useful shortcuts that you should already be using.

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How to Fix Windows Visual C++ Runtime Errors

Visual C++ Errors are a common problem for Windows users. But do you know how to fix them?

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Creative Ways to Launch Software & Open Folders in Windows

Tired of searching for shortcuts on your desktop? In Windows, you can quickly access anything you want, you just have to take the time to set it up. We have compiled your options.

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This Tool Keeps Me From Leaving Windows: 7 Directory Opus Features

Managing files is super-boring. Copy, move, delete, blah. And Windows Explorer is no good at it. You're wasting your time!

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Hack Windows Explorer for Efficiency Boosts

Windows Explorer -- known as File Explorer on Windows 8 -- is an application that you probably spend a good amount of time in. Even Windows geeks that avoid using any other Microsoft program tend to use Windows Explorer instead of a third-party file manager. But, while we spend time customizing our browser with extensions, we often don't think about hacking our file manager. There are a lot of ways you can customize Windows Explorer to make your file management experience faster and more efficient.

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