Microsoft has released the KB5070311 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 49 changes, including fixes for File Explorer freezes and search issues.

Microsoft has confirmed that the KB5070311 preview update is triggering bright white flashes when launching the File Explorer ...

AI agents on the taskbar, Copilot in the File Explorer, and much more. AI agents on the taskbar, Copilot in the File Explorer, and much more. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been ...

Microsoft confirms several Windows 11 errors that affect the taskbar, app launches, and more. But the update also brings its own problems.

As we approach the end of 2025, it's a good moment to look back at the many improvements Windows 11 has received throughout ...

Windows 11’s File Explorer works, but it lacks the features that would make it easier to use. After using the Files app from the Microsoft Store, I didn’t go back. I was able to do and enjoy things I ...

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 ...

TL;DR: Windows 11's File Explorer remains slower than Windows 10 despite a fix that preloads the app at startup, doubling its RAM usage without significantly improving speed. The slower performance ...

Microsoft's solution for the sluggish Windows 11 File Explorer is more of a workaround than a proper fix. To boost response ...

Microsoft seems to have heard the criticism against AI Actions in File Explorer and will let users turn them off if desired.

The latest Windows Insider build for Windows 11 features numerous performance fixes and additions, especially for File Explorer. One of the fixes, pictured below, is a reorganized right-click context ...

In the latest Windows Insider beta update released November 21, Microsoft announced the arrival of its full-screen Xbox experience for laptops and desktops alongside a number of other new features and ...