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Here's why you should use TeraCopy instead of the built-in file copier on Windows
Winsage
March 1, 2025

Here’s why you should use TeraCopy instead of the built-in file copier on Windows

The default file manager on Windows, Windows Explorer, often lacks functionality for power users, leading many to seek alternative file managers or enhancements. QuickLook allows users to preview files, while the Explorer Tab Utility introduces a tabbed layout. TeraCopy is an add-on that replaces the native file copying system, offering features such as the ability to skip problematic files during transfers, queue multiple copying tasks sequentially, and maintain a log of file transfers. TeraCopy integrates with the Windows shell and learns user habits for quicker access to frequently used folders. However, its user interface may be intimidating for beginners due to the abundance of information displayed. TeraCopy has become essential for enhancing file copying efficiency.
7 things your file manager should be able to do that File Explorer and Finder can't
Winsage
February 26, 2025

7 things your file manager should be able to do that File Explorer and Finder can’t

Extensive exploration of file managers for Windows and macOS reveals significant shortcomings in the native solutions provided by Microsoft and Apple. Users are missing features that could enhance file management, including: - A recent folders list that updates in real-time, unlike Windows File Explorer, which updates slowly. - Quick file previews, with Finder allowing previews of nearly any file type, while File Explorer's Preview pane is limited. - A built-in duplicate finder, which neither File Explorer nor Finder currently offers. - More user-friendly bulk file renaming in Finder compared to the cumbersome process in File Explorer. - Customizable toolbars in alternative file managers, improving accessibility and workflow efficiency. - A quick jump bar for swift navigation, which is more immediate in applications like File Pilot than in File Explorer. - A dual-pane view for easier file transfers and comparisons, absent in both Windows and macOS. These features highlight the potential for improved file management solutions beyond the built-in tools.
7 Windows tweaks I wish it came with out of the box
Winsage
September 6, 2024

7 Windows tweaks I wish it came with out of the box

Windows 11 has several shortcomings that affect user experience, prompting the desire for enhancements that could be integrated into the operating system. 1. A fully transparent taskbar is desired, as the current Mica effect lacks translucency. 2. An automatic dark mode feature is missing, which could be implemented similarly to brightness adjustments based on ambient light. 3. The Start menu customization options are limited, with users wanting the ability to remove the Recommended section and organize apps more effectively. 4. Users prefer alternative file managers over Windows File Explorer, but Microsoft does not allow easy changes to the default file manager. 5. Flow Launcher and PowerToys Run provide superior application launching capabilities compared to the built-in search bar. 6. There is no built-in option to adjust brightness across multiple monitors, leaving users reliant on monitor buttons or third-party software. 7. PowerToys FancyZones allows for custom app placement zones, enhancing multitasking beyond the standard snapping feature in Windows.
How to Replace File Explorer As the Default on Windows | Lifehacker
Winsage
July 22, 2024

How to Replace File Explorer As the Default on Windows | Lifehacker

- Different Windows file manager tools have been discussed, including Files app, XYplorer, OneCommander, and Total Commander. - OneCommander can set itself as the default file manager by taking care of registry hacks. - Editing the Windows registry settings file can set a file manager as the default option. - To edit the registry, you need to locate the file manager executable, create new folders and subfolders in the Registry Editor, and point the registry towards the new file manager. - Deleting the registry keys created will restore File Explorer as the default file manager.
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