File Explorer is essential for any Windows user. It is a great tool for accessing and managing your files, and normally when you open it, you get default privileges. If you want more rights, you can ...

Based in rural Minnesota, Brian Burgess worked in IT for 10 years before finding his passion for writing about consumer technology. Brian earned his degree in computer and network technology in 2000.

If File Explorer keeps restarting on your Windows 11/10 PC, read this guide to know how to fix the issue. Some Windows users have reported that File Explorer keeps restarting randomly on startup. This ...

File Explorer froze again, and this time I didn't open Task Manager.

File Explorer becomes much more usable after I change these settings.

Microsoft may finally be getting to fix File Explorer issues on Windows 11 23H2. There have been user complaints over the general performance and snappiness of the component, among others.

Microsoft has released Windows 11's optional non-security preview update for April 2026, which includes a number of new improvements and changes designed to make the OS more reliable and easy to use.

João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always ...