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These 3 Windows file managers made me ditch File Explorer
Winsage
January 6, 2026

These 3 Windows file managers made me ditch File Explorer

The text discusses three free file managers that enhance file management capabilities for Windows users: 1. Total Commander: - Dual windows with drag-and-drop support - Side panels for navigation - Built-in tools for batch renaming and archiving - FTP client integration - Favorites for quick access - Comprehensive file operations (copy, move, delete, rename) - File comparison with a built-in text editor - Folder synchronization - Encoding and decoding options - Full-text and duplicate file search - Customizable layout and toolbar - Background downloading support - Secure FTP over SSL/TLS 2. OneCommander: - Custom rendering and DirectX support - Session-saving tabs - Dual-pane view - Choice between Miller-Columns navigation and standard layout - Dark and light themes - User-editable icons - Built-in file preview capabilities - Support for long Unicode paths - Organized favorites into project groups - Quick filtering options - Adaptive view and dynamic columns - File Automator for advanced renaming and conversion 3. FileVoyager: - Dual-pane interface - Multiple browsing modes (report and thumbnail) - Comprehensive file operations - Support for numerous compression formats - Multimedia playback for audio and video - Folder synchronization and file comparison tools - Quick preview for any file format - Support for viewing ebooks and comic book files - Syntax highlighting for source code - Display files in flat or hexadecimal format All three file managers are available for free, with OneCommander offering a Pro version for additional features.
Windows 11 gets a December Insider update packed with new features and AI upgrades — reveals Microsoft’s next big push. Here's everything that is new.
Winsage
December 21, 2025

Windows 11 gets a December Insider update packed with new features and AI upgrades — reveals Microsoft’s next big push. Here’s everything that is new.

Microsoft has slowed down the development of Windows 11 but released several preview builds through the Windows Insider Program in December 2025, showcasing various enhancements. Key updates include: - Model Context Protocol (MCP): Introduced in build 26220.7344, allowing AI agents to communicate with applications and tools via a secure on-device registry. It includes the File Explorer Connector for managing files through natural language searches and the Windows Settings Connector for navigating settings. - Unified Update Orchestration Platform (UOP): Provides a consistent update experience for developers through the Settings app. - Windows MIDI Services: Rollout of a new MIDI API, Service, and SDK, supporting MIDI 1.0 and MIDI 2.0 devices with enhancements like app-to-app MIDI support. - Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE): Expanded to additional handheld gaming devices, replicating console gaming on PCs. - Settings app with AI agent: Enhanced navigation and modification of settings with an integrated AI agent. - File Explorer dark mode improvements: Extended dark mode to various elements and improved search functionality using AI. - Drag Tray disable option: Users can now disable the Drag Tray feature through Settings. - Mobile Devices settings integration: Features for managing mobile devices are now integrated within the Settings app. - Virtual Workspaces in Advanced settings: New access to manage virtualization features without using the legacy "Windows Features" page. - Keyboard and text cursor settings: New settings added for customizing keyboard and cursor behavior. - Quick Machine Recovery improvements: Now enabled by default on Windows 11 Home and Pro editions. - Windows Studio Effects compatibility: Expanded to more camera hardware for improved user appearance. - Windows Spotlight for desktop changes: New context menu options for wallpaper changes and additional details. - Taskbar with Ask Copilot: A toggle to replace Windows Search with AI-driven searches. - Taskbar with AI agents: AI agents can function as apps in the Taskbar, providing real-time updates. - Windows 11 Agent Launchers: A framework for registering AI agents within the OS. - Narrator customization: Users can select which properties are announced while navigating applications. - Voice Typing animation: New animation for the dictation key in the Touch Keyboard and a "Discover Windows" widget added. - Voice Access streamlined setup: Simplified setup process for Voice Access. The Windows Insider Program will pause further builds until January.
New Plex update means you need a pass for remote viewing on your TV
AppWizard
November 26, 2025

New Plex update means you need a pass for remote viewing on your TV

Plex is requiring Roku users to have either a Remote Watch Pass or a Plex Pass for remote streaming starting this week, with plans to extend similar requirements to Android TV, Fire TV, and Apple TV by 2026. Users need a Plex Pass or Remote Watch Pass to access a Plex server outside its home network, although server owners can bypass this fee by subscribing to a Plex Pass. The Plex Pass is available for a monthly, yearly, or one-time lifetime fee, while the Remote Watch Pass is offered on a monthly or annual basis.
Valve tweaks Steam store menu
AppWizard
September 26, 2025

Valve tweaks Steam store menu

Valve has updated the Steam store menu to enhance user experience with a more dynamic and personalized layout. Key changes include the integration of the left column with the blue bar, improved navigation options at the top of the store page, and enhanced search functionality featuring popular searches, recently viewed games, genre tabs, and an advanced search option. These updates were tested in a beta version released in July, and user feedback influenced the final rollout. The search bar now offers personalized suggestions based on user behavior.
Microsoft updates Xbox controller functionality for Windows 11 users - The Times of India
Winsage
September 15, 2025

Microsoft updates Xbox controller functionality for Windows 11 users – The Times of India

Microsoft has introduced a new feature for Xbox controllers on Windows 11 that allows users to access the Task View switcher by long pressing the Xbox button. This feature is currently being tested with Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The traditional function of shutting down the controller remains unchanged, accessible by a longer press of the Xbox button. The update is part of Microsoft's vision for handheld gaming PCs, with similar functionality expected in upcoming Xbox Ally devices. The single-press function of the Xbox button still opens the Game Bar interface. Testing began in September 2025, with a rollout to all Windows 11 users expected in the coming months.
Windows 11 KB5062660 update brings new 'Windows Resilience' features
Winsage
July 23, 2025

Windows 11 KB5062660 update brings new ‘Windows Resilience’ features

Microsoft has released the KB5062660 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, introducing twenty-nine new features and changes, including the Black Screen of Death and the Quick Machine Recovery tool. This optional update is part of Microsoft's non-security preview updates, allowing users to test upcoming features before the next Patch Tuesday. Users can install the update via Settings > Windows Update or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The update elevates Windows 11 24H2 systems to build 26100.4770. Key features include: - Recall functionality in the EEA for exporting snapshots. - Improvements in Reading Coach and Immersive Reader. - Draft creation in Word with Copilot. - New agent in Settings for easier navigation. - Quick Machine Recovery for automatic issue resolution. - Boolean option in Start menu configuration. - Enhanced Snap and Windows Search settings. - Gamepad layout improvements in the touch keyboard. - Various fixes for File Explorer, desktop icons, and notifications. The KB5058502 update also addresses issues related to authentication and system stability, with no known issues reported for KB5062660.
Xbox's PC App Brings Refreshed Home Experience To All Users
Winsage
December 12, 2024

Xbox’s PC App Brings Refreshed Home Experience To All Users

Microsoft has rolled out its revamped Home Experience to all PC users after testing with Xbox Insiders. The new user interface aims to enhance the gaming experience by making it easier to find games and discover new titles. It features Game Pass offerings and streamlines access to games outside the subscription service, keeping players informed about featured content, upcoming releases, new events, Game Pass updates, and sales. The Xbox app is also evolving to help discover Xbox titles not included in Game Pass. A new "jump back in" feature allows players to resume gameplay easily in 'Compact Mode.' Microsoft plans to introduce more features in the future as part of its Windows and PC Game Pass initiatives.
Fitbit app gets foldable, tablet redesign on Android
AppWizard
November 19, 2024

Fitbit app gets foldable, tablet redesign on Android

Fitbit for Android has been updated to better accommodate larger screens, particularly tablets and foldable devices. The new design features four customizable stat rings arranged side-by-side, replacing the previous layout of one large circle and three smaller ones. The app now utilizes a dual-column layout instead of a single stat card, improving space efficiency and navigation, especially in landscape mode. Enhanced navigation controls for viewing previous and next days have also been added. This update is part of version 4.30, which may have been released prior to the official announcement. The app currently does not include a dark theme, but there are expectations for its introduction as Google migrates legacy stat pages to the new design.
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