To change how files open in Windows 11, use the "Open with" feature or adjust settings under "Default apps" to set your preferred program for each file type. This ensures that files like PDFs open in ...

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 ...

Microsoft is testing a change to File Explorer on Windows 11 that will automatically run it in the background to make launching the app faster. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

PPTX files are associated with PowerPoint, and many users want to know how to open a PPTX file in Windows 11. This is simpler than you think, and today we’re going to show you how to do it. Once the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Microsoft confirms that starting Oct. 14, “File Explorer ...

To open RBF files, you can use the built-in Notepad or a dedicated third-party program. Since the file is not natively supported, Notepad doesn’t display the content in the exact state. Keep reading ...

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 ...

Everyone has to deal with File Explorer. It is, after all, the Windows feature you use to get around the file system, organize data, copy and move folders, access external drives, and more. Over the ...