Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. is a senior editor and author of ...

This is important because: These are changes you feel every day. Start becomes quicker to navigate, battery status is clear at a glance, and the background Task Manager issue is resolved. Portable ...

After years of user complaints, Microsoft Edge’s release version now has a cleaner, less overwhelming right-click menu, thanks to the new “More tools” section. Microsoft Edge’s right-click menu has ...

Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025 (a few days from the time of writing), and some people are considering leaving Windows due to this. These folks may argue that Windows 11 isn't the perfect ...

Microsoft has been on a tear updating Notepad, and now it’s adding an updated context menu that’s more consistent with Windows 11. News of this change comes via Deskmodder, which speculates that we’ll ...

On July 31, Steam released an additional update to the Steam Client Beta, adding a new Customization menu that allows users to change the box art and set custom titles for organizational purposes. The ...

Modifying Registry keys is one way to customize a Windows PC, but it can be challenging for some and may render the system unusable if done incorrectly. Winaero Tweaker is a user-friendly utility that ...

Navigating Windows 11 can sometimes feel cluttered, especially for users who frequently use image files. One of the minor annoyances many encounter is the presence of the “Rotate Left” and “Rotate ...

Editor's take: Windows 11 brought a slew of UI changes and "improvements" few users welcome. File Explorer's state is particularly dire, yet Microsoft shows no sign of backing off its relentless quest ...