PC Gamer

Windows 11 is going to start quietly preloading File Explorer in the background to make it faster, which is a good reminder that you should probably try a different file ...

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 ...

3 hacks I found to quiet Windows 11's most overstimulating elements

As a digital minimalism lover, I do everything in my power to declutter Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system - here's how ...
Indiatimes

Microsoft plans to speed Up Windows 11 File Explorer by keeping it always-on

Microsoft is addressing slow File Explorer launches in Windows 11. A new feature will preload the application in the background. This aims to eliminate delays and make the interface load instantly.

Windows 11’s “fast” File Explorer is slower than ever and hogs more RAM

A new test by WindowsLatest shows that Windows 11’s preloaded File Explorer still launches slower than its Windows 10 counterpart, and uses extra RAM in the process. For many users, that upgrade just ...
The Verge

Microsoft is speeding up and decluttering File Explorer in Windows 11

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 ...

Windows 11's updated File Explorer remains painfully slow despite using twice as much RAM

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

Windows 11 25H2 gets a massive update with new features and fixes in build 26220.7523

After skipping the previous week, Microsoft is back with a new Dev and Beta build for Windows 11 25H2 insiders. It is a big ...
CSO Online

Windows shortcuts’ use as a vector for malware may be cut short

A third-party patch management company is cutting short attackers’ use of LNK files to smuggle in malicious commands, while Microsoft prefers to tell the whole story.

20+ useful Roku shortcuts and menus that every user should know about (and how to access them)

You're not using your Roku system to its full potential. These secret menus, settings, and hacks will unlock that for you.

Own a Roku TV? My 20+ best shortcuts to get the most out of the system

Hidden Roku menus help you fix issues and tweak your setup fast. You can organize apps, watchlists, and remotes way better ...
TechSpot

Microsoft finally admits File Explorer is slow, now it's testing a preload fix

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 ...

A Windows expert's 50+ keyboard shortcuts to boost speed and productivity

ZDNET's key takeaways Windows has a ton of keyboard shortcuts for helpful actions in Windows 11.Most people only know the basics: CTRL and C to copy text. Mastering these shortcuts can help boost your ...