Articles tagged: Windows File Explorer
Why Is the Same File in Two or More Places on My Machine?
What appears to be multiple copies of the same file may be something else: one file simply appearing in more than one place.
Tip of the Day: Rename “This PC”
“This PC” is clear, but generic. If you regularly use multiple computers, it can be handy to change it to something more helpful.
Tip of the Day: Clean Up File Explorer Quick Access
By default, Windows File Explorer opens to “Quick access”. Not everyone uses, or even likes, “Quick access”.
Tip of the Day: Pin a Folder to the Start Menu
The new Windows Start menu has given one of my oldest questions an easy answer.
Tip of the Day: Icons or Thumbnails?
Choosing to view icons or thumbnails in a File -> Open dialog is controlled somewhere else completely. I’ll show you the setting in Windows File Explorer.
How to Get File Explorer to Display Details by Default
Windows File Explorer defaults to a simple view of files on your machine that is not secure. Changes these settings as soon as you can.
