Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused bright white flashes when launching File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11 systems after installing the KB5070311 optional update. The bug was also ...

Facepalm: Users have long criticized Windows 11 File Explorer as inferior to its Windows 10 predecessor. The essential tool suffers from slow launches, sluggish file searches, and delayed right-click ...

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 ...

Nearly three decades after the launch of Internet Explorer, or 27 years to be precise, Microsoft discontinued this classic browser to focus on Microsoft Edge. The company announced the end of Internet ...

Windows XXX: First introduced as "Windows Explorer" back in the Windows 95 era, File Explorer has been an integral part of the PC operating system for decades. File Explorer now serves double duty as ...

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 new optional feature that preloads File Explorer in the background to improve launch times and performance on Windows 11 systems. According to Microsoft, the app will load ...

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 ...

We compare the 2025 Ford Explorer and Hyundai Palisade in depth—power, tech, comfort, and safety—to see which three-row SUV gives you more for your money. The Ford Explorer, starting at $40,050, ...

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The Blue Oval’s best-selling SUV gets more rugged for the 2026 model year with an all-new, off-road capable model. Following in the footsteps of the F-150, Ranger, Bronco and Maverick lines, the three ...