Microsoft says Windows 11 File Explorer fixes go beyond preloading, with work targeting launch order, disk reads, hangs, and visual delays that have made the app feel slower than it should.

As strange as it might sound, Notepad has always been my editor of choice for writing PowerShell code. Sure, Notepad lacks a lot of the features that are found in other code editors, but I like ...

Fed up with File Explorer running sluggishly in Windows 11? Microsoft's doing 'foundational' work to fully fix it.

This post explains how to restore tabs in File Explorer after a restart in Windows 11. This feature is currently available in the Windows Beta versions but will be rolled out to all soon. The release ...

What just happened? One might imagine that Microsoft had given up trying to repair a Windows 11 bug that caused File Explorer to open automatically, seeing as it was first reported back in late 2022.

Microsoft has confirmed that it's still working to fully address a known issue that causes bright white flashes when opening the File Explorer on some Windows 11 systems. "Removed white flash when ...

If File Explorer on Windows 11 is running slowly and driving you crazy, this simple change to the settings will smooth out ...

Better late than never ...

The latest Windows 11 preview build mentions a fix for File Explorer that should stop it from flash banging you in dark mode.

A few days ago, a new Windows 11 preview (Build 22635.4515) began rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders on the Beta Channel. This new update for Insiders includes several new features and improvements, ...

I really liked Windows 10, as many of you who have read my articles here at Neowin over the past decade or so already know. However, when support for Windows 10 ended (outside of ESU) last month, I ...